Electric cars aren’t the only form of transport to peak Google co-founder and Tesla investor Larry Page’s interest, with the billionaire reportedly purchasing a luxury yacht last month.
According to the New Zealand Herald, Page purchased the 59.2m yacht Senses from Kiwi businessman Sir Douglas Myers. Built in 1999 at the Schweers Shipyard with an interior designed by Philippe Starck, it had been listed on the boat international website for €35 million ($45.9 million).
Electric cars aren’t the only form of transport to peak Google co-founder and Tesla investor Larry Page’s interest, with the billionaire reportedly purchasing a luxury yacht last month.
According to the New Zealand Herald, Page purchased the 59.2m yacht Senses from Kiwi businessman Sir Douglas Myers. Built in 1999 at the Schweers Shipyard with an interior designed by Philippe Starck, it had been listed on the boat international website for €35 million ($45.9 million).
Previously available for charter hire, its amenities include a helipad, jacuzzi, fitness centre and bar. It has five guest cabins and can accommodate a crew of 14. Its owner’s suite is 12m wide and has a walk-in wardrobe.
With the purchase of his new toy, Page joins fellow technology alumni Oracle’s Larry Ellison – whose team won the 2010 America’s Cup – and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen – owner of the 126.2m vessel Octopus – in the exclusive circle of mega-rich mega-yacht boating enthusiasts.