A huge yacht is set to depart Southampton on Monday.
The ‘Special One’ has been docked in Ocean Village, next to the Harbour Hotel, since June.
It is the largest sportfish yacht in the world and reportedly cost $70 million.
But the huge yacht, which is longer than an Olympic swimming pool, is set to depart Southampton on Monday.
‘Special One’ is scheduled to leave Ocean Village at a time to be confirmed and, according to ABP’s live shipping movements page, its destination is listed as ‘world’.
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It is widely reported the ship, which was unveiled by Dutch builder Royal Huisman in April, was bought by Saudi billionaire Prince Turki bin Muqrin Al Saud.
He is the nephew of King Salman.
According to Royal Huisman, the “unique” vessel, which was known as ‘Project 406’ during construction, measures 52 metres or 171 feet in length.
The yacht has six decks, and the ship is described as “not only… the largest, but also the most luxurious and individually true sportfish yacht in the world: the ultimate expression of personal freedom”.
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