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£140m superyacht docks in Poole harbour – carrying passengers self-isolating due to coronavirus


A LUXURIOUS superyacht worth an eye-watering £140million has been spotted moored off the south coast.

‘Here Comes The Sun’ measures 272ft and is tied up in Poole Quay in Dorset.

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 The £140m superyacht has moored up at Poole Quay in Dorset and is attracting a lot of attention

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The £140m superyacht has moored up at Poole Quay in Dorset and is attracting a lot of attentionCredit: Bournemouth News
 The vessel has plenty of attractive features, including a sundeck Jacuzzi and a pool

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The vessel has plenty of attractive features, including a sundeck Jacuzzi and a poolCredit: www.edmiston.com

The stylish vessel is one of the most high-end yachts in the world and has its own infinity pool and sundeck jacuzzi.

It is currently owned by Russian oil baron Alexander Dzhaparidze, who is worth an estimated £1billion.

It is not known who is on board the enormous boat, which is available to charter, but it has been confirmed that it is being used to allow them to self-isolate due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The yacht has a number of spectacular features, including a large beach club area in the stern and an indoor cinema.

 It is not known who is on board the enormous boat but it has been confirmed that it is being used to allow them to self-isolate

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It is not known who is on board the enormous boat but it has been confirmed that it is being used to allow them to self-isolateCredit: www.edmiston.com
 The stylish vessel is one of the most high-end yachts in the world

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The stylish vessel is one of the most high-end yachts in the worldCredit: www.edmiston.com
 It is currently owned by Russian oil baron Alexander Dzhaparidze, who is worth an estimated £1billion

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It is currently owned by Russian oil baron Alexander Dzhaparidze, who is worth an estimated £1billionCredit: www.edmiston.com

There is space for up to 12 guests in the vessel’s ten rooms, which also includes a large master suite.

Elsewhere there are three VIP staterooms, two double cabins and four twin cabins.

It has a top speed of 17 knots – around 20mph.

The vessel was built in 2017 by specialist firm Amels Holland at their yard in Vlissingen, Holland.

 The vessel has a top speed of 17 knots - around 20mph

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The vessel has a top speed of 17 knots – around 20mphCredit: www.edmiston.com
 Its interior is the work of the designer Tim Heywood and covers five decks.

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Its interior is the work of the designer Tim Heywood and covers five decks.Credit: www.edmiston.com
 There is space for up to 12 guests in the vessel's ten rooms, which also includes a large master suite

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There is space for up to 12 guests in the vessel’s ten rooms, which also includes a large master suiteCredit: www.edmiston.com
 Here Comes The Sun is available for charter, although the cost of chartering her is not listed

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Here Comes The Sun is available for charter, although the cost of chartering her is not listedCredit: www.edmiston.com

It was purchased later that same year after it was showcased at both the Monaco Yacht Show and the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

Its interior is the work of the designer Tim Heywood and covers five decks.

The vessel is attracting a huge amount of attention from passers-by in Poole Quay, as it dwarfs every other boat in the area.

Here Comes The Sun is available for charter, although the cost of chartering her is not listed.

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She last sold in December last year, when there was an asking price of £138m.

A spokesman for Poole Quay said: “The boat arrived yesterday so we can confirm it is here.

“Those on board are self-isolating but that is all we know at this time.”





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