VALUED AT 300 MILLION
Mark Zuckerberg spent more than 300 million euros on a new luxury yacht for his birthday
This weekend the boat was seen moored on its side in the outer dock of the new Club de Mar Mallorca
It is a boat named Lauchpad
It was last May when, coinciding with his 40th birthday, it was learned that the American tycoon Mark Zuckerbergowner and CEO of Goal, parent of the social networks Facebook or Instagram, had spent more than 300 million euros on a new luxury yacht. The same one that, curiously and recently, has been seen moored sideways in the outer dock of the new Club de Mar Mallorca, one of the most established nautical-sports facilities on the Balearic island.
Specifically, it is a boat named Lauchpad, 119 meters long, with capacity for 24 guests and a crew of 48 people. As it has emerged, Zuckerberg He bought said yacht from a Russian oligarch whose identity could correspond to Vladimir Potanin, founder of Oneximbank, who decided to get rid of it after being sanctioned for helping Russia in the manufacture of weapons for the war in Ukraine.
With more than five thousand tons of registration, the ship is ranked number 45 among the largest vessels in the world. A crucial aspect to consider taking into account that the maintenance of the boat, whose exterior and interior design is the work of Espen Øino, one of the most prestigious firms in the world of nautical, and Zuretti Interior Design, respectively; It is estimated at approximately 30 million dollars. The hull of the yacht is made of steel, complemented by an aluminum superstructure, and is equipped with four diesel engines, essential for long voyages, such as transatlantic crossings. The ship, in this sense, is known to be able to reach a maximum speed of 21 knots, which is notable for its many meters in length and 15 meters of beam.
And that’s not all. Although not many details or images of the yacht’s interior have been revealed, this would offer a wide range of luxury facilities, such as a helipad, a beach club, a beauty center, a cinema-theater, jacuzzis and a solarium with teak decks. This exclusive vessel is capable of sailing on the high seas with considerable autonomy and reaching a speed of 24 knots. In addition, it has a geolocation anchoring system and has underwater lighting.
Be that as it may, the truth is that the Lauchpad is not the only luxury on the tycoon’s sea, since He owns another 67-meter-long yacht called Wingman. Its design is more similar to that of a military ship, although it has certain privileged facilities that mean its value (still unknown) can rise in the market. She has capacity for 20 crew members and her main function (in addition to accompanying Launchpad) is to landing platform for helicopters, jet skis and even submarines.
Mark Zuckerberg’s millionaire fortune
Since his name rose to fame, Mark Zuckerberg has accumulated a million-dollar fortune that positions him among the richest people in the world, with a fortune valued at an impressive $177 billion. His net worth mainly comes from his participation in the company mentioned above, whose value has grown exponentially since its founding in 2004although it is true that over the years, Zuckerberg has diversified his investments and has increased his wealth through other technological and philanthropic initiatives.
In addition to his business success, Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have created the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, pledging to donate a significant portion of their fortune to address issues such as education, health and science.
