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Related: About this forumHow did a Russian oligarch's seized superyacht end up in Everett?
EVERETT A $300 million superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch sailed into the Everett port Monday morning.
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It reportedly belonged to sanctioned Russian national Suleyman Kerimov.
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In February of this year, U.S. officials announced their desire to auction off the yacht due to its expensive upkeep, averaging $7 million per year to maintain.
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But before the feds could sell the yacht, it made a pit stop at of all places Everett Ship Repair. After leaving San Diego last Wednesday, it made a five-day voyage, finally arriving in Everett around 10 a.m. Monday. The Amadea was ported in San Diego for almost two years.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/how-did-a-russian-oligarchs-seized-superyacht-end-up-in-everett/
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How did a Russian oligarch's seized superyacht end up in Everett? (Original Post)
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
Apr 2024
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Chainfire
(17,757 posts)1. I am going to bid on the boat. GMAC will finance it over 300 years.
Martin68
(24,616 posts)2. Definition of a super yacht: a hole in the water into which you pour money.
RainCaster
(11,557 posts)3. That works for any boat
BOAT- Break Out Another Thousand
Martin68
(24,616 posts)4. It didn't apply to my fiberglass dinghy, which was certainly a boat. Just the occasional replacement of a line, and
over the years, a new suit of sails.