Bill Gates orders £500m hydrogen-powered superyacht [updated]
by Rebecca Smithers from Technology | The Guardian on (#4Z44F)
Microsoft billionaire's innovative and eco-fuelled 112m Aqua vessel to launch after 2024
This article is under review following a statement from the Dutch yacht design firm Sinot that its concept yacht is not linked to Bill Gates. See footnote
Bill Gates has ordered the world's first hydrogen-powered superyacht, worth an estimated 500m ($644m) and featuring an infinity pool, helipad, spa and gym.
The billionaire co-founder of Microsoft has commissioned the Aqua ship - a 112-metre (370ft) luxury vessel completely powered by liquid hydrogen - which was publicised last year at the Monaco yacht show by the Dutch design firm Sinot.
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