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Saddam's Yacht Is Up For Sale

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November 03, 2008

According to the BBC, some lucky billionaire will have the chance to own Saddam's yacht.

"The 82m (270ft) Ocean Breeze is equipped with swimming pools, an operating theatre, a helipad and an escape tunnel leading to a submarine."

It all sounds very James Bond, doesn't it? Especially the escape tunnel part.

-- Luke Allnutt
 

Tags: saddam , bond , james

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by: unome
November 06, 2008 10:47
It only has one helipad though. What was Saddam thinking? Who flies to their yacht with only one helicopter?

"Brokers have suggested that in the current financial climate, it could be difficult to sell a vessel which is luxurious but not up to the standards of more modern yachts - it does not, for example, have a gym and boasts only one helipad."

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