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Thursday 27 August 2009

Andrey Melnichenko's £200 million SuperYacht "A"

A Russian billionaire has christened his futuristic superyacht 'A' so nothing can precede it in the list of all-time great vessels.

390ft megaYacht "A" - named after his wife Aleksandra

Andrey Melnichenko, 36, has had it custom-built so he and his wife can traverse the world’s oceans in luxury – and cast-iron safety.

The extraordinary shape – the handiwork of Philippe Starck, the French interior designer whose work takes in everything from boutique hotels to kitchen appliances – has been likened to both a first world war battleship and a submarine.



Andrey Melnichenko (36) - Net Worth: $6.2 bil - born: Russia - ranked #158 World's Billionaires list

Launched by the same German company that built the Bismarck, the second world war battleship, the 390ft steel yacht is like a modern-day dreadnought. The razor-sharp bow will cut through Arctic ice. Clamshell doors at the rear open upwards to release two 30ft speedboats, ideal tenders for the Mediterranean.