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The World's Most Expensive Yacht: A £4 Billion Floating Palace With Dinosaur Bones and More Gold Than You Can Imagine

31 August, 2024 - 12:45PM
The World's Most Expensive Yacht: A £4 Billion Floating Palace With Dinosaur Bones and More Gold Than You Can Imagine
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The world's most expensive superyacht, named History Supreme, is worth about £4 billion and has gold-plated sides and walls made of T-Rex bones, but is still shrouded in mystery as not many have seen it and only four photos of it actually exist.

It was commissioned by a mysterious Malaysian billionaire and is designed by controversial British artist Stuart Hughes who took just over three years to complete it, according to a report by The Sun, which added that there are only four photos of the boat available.

The yacht has a statue in it reportedly made from genuine Tyrannosaurus Rex bones with walls also having dinosaur bone shavings. These were allegedly sourced from Arizona, USA.

Pieces of the thigh bone alone come in at about £68,000, according to the report.

The vessel is covered in 100,000 kg of gold and has jewels too. The railings, decking, dining area and even the base of the boat is wrapped in gold. The anchor was also made dipped in liquid gold, and the sleeping areas are covered in platinum.

The yacht also has a luxury liquor bottle with an 18.5 carat diamond, one of the world’s rarest, with a panoramic wall aquarium made from 68kg of 24 carat gold.

Other features of the yacht include an iPhone wrapped in 500 cut diamonds including two interchangeable diamonds fitted over the “home button,” a 7.4 carat pink diamond and a rare eight carat diamond.

Hughes has hinted at Robert Kuok, Malaysia's richest man and Southeast Asia's second-richest man as being the owner of the yacht, although it hasn't been confirmed yet. His net worth is £8 billion, but Forbes estimated it to be around £9.5 billion in 2011.

The Yacht's Extraordinarily Extravagant Features

What sets the History Supreme Yacht apart is the sheer volume of precious materials used in its creation. Over 10,000 kilograms of gold and platinum adorn the vessel, enveloping it in a resplendent glow. The yacht's master suite is nothing short of a marvel, featuring walls made from meteorite rock and a statue carved from genuine dinosaur bones.

A Luxurious Master Suite

The extravagance doesn’t end there. The master suite is home to an Aquavista panoramic wall aquarium, made entirely of 24-carat gold and weighing 68 kilograms. And for wine connoisseurs, there’s a unique bottle encrusted with 18.5-carat diamonds, a fitting symbol of the yacht’s unmatched grandeur.

Who Owns the History Supreme Yacht?

While the yacht's owner remains a mystery, the name of Robert Kuok, Malaysia's richest man, has been floated as a possibility. Kuok's estimated net worth in 2011 was £9.5 billion, making him a potential candidate for owning such a luxurious vessel.

Beyond the History Supreme: The World's Most Expensive Items

The History Supreme Yacht holds the top spot on the list of the world's most expensive items, surpassing even Mukesh Ambani's iconic mansion, Antilia. But what other items are vying for a place on this exclusive list?

Here are some of the world's most expensive items:

  • The History Supreme Yacht: Valued at a staggering $4.5 billion (approximately ₹38,000 crore), this yacht is a masterpiece of luxury and extravagance.

  • Antilia: Owned by Mukesh Ambani, this 27-story skyscraper is estimated to be worth $2 billion (about ₹16,000 crore).

  • Villa Leopolda: Located in the French Riviera, this sprawling estate is valued at around $750 million.

  • Salvator Mundi: This painting by Leonardo da Vinci sold for a record-breaking $450.3 million in 2017.

  • The Card Players: Another masterpiece by Paul Cézanne, this painting sold for $250 million in 2011.

A Floating Palace of Luxury and Enigma

The History Supreme Yacht is a testament to the boundless creativity and desire for opulence that exists in the world. With its extravagant features, unique design, and a mysterious owner, this yacht continues to fascinate and inspire awe. While its true cost and ownership may remain a secret, its presence as a floating palace of luxury is undeniable.

The World's Most Expensive Yacht: A £4 Billion Floating Palace With Dinosaur Bones and More Gold Than You Can Imagine
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The World's Most Expensive Yacht: A £4 Billion Floating Palace With Dinosaur Bones and More Gold Than You Can Imagine
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Luca Rossi
Luca Rossi

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