For the most part, eccentric millionaires are fond of expensive “toys,” among which are not only private planes and ships, not to mention luxury cars, giant mansions, but also submarines in their personal property. They will be discussed in this article.
General information
Private submarine is a trend that the business rich people of the world can afford. This is hardly surprising to anyone. For a long time, submarines were used for such purposes as military or scientific. Today, any private person can become the owner of their own vehicle, which plows the underwater expanses of the oceans.
In the first decade of this century, private submarines appeared on the market. They firmly established themselves as an exclusive product, the demand for which is constantly growing, despite the fabulous price. There is evidence that there are currently hundreds of Triton-type vessels, but their owners are not known to anyone. Once the submarine is on the water, its further movement is almost impossible to track even with the use of the super-powerful search engines that the military departments of highly developed countries have at their disposal. And if its course is carried out under the ice, the chance of finding a ship is completely disappearing.
Submarine Nautilus
Private submarine "Nautilus" until its flooding was considered the largest in the world. This is the third ship built by Peter Madsen - an artist, inventor, owning the specialty of an engineer for the construction of aerospace engines. This private submarine was considered one of the most reliable. It was launched in 2008.
"Nautilus" reaches a length of about 18 meters, the body has a width of two meters. According to calculations, the submarine is capable of diving to a depth of 400 meters. However, it did not really sink into the water for more than 100 meters. It plunges to the depth of the periscope quickly, within eight seconds, but floats more slowly.
The private submarine Nautilus has a Spartan interior: a staircase, a latrine, a minibar, a stereo system and digital television. On board the ship can accommodate eight people, half of them have the opportunity to spend the night there. It is noteworthy that it is not difficult to manage a submarine for one person.
Yellow submarine
This ship is called the "yellow submarine." It is the property of Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft. The length of the submarine is 12 meters. She can stay under water for a whole week.
In Cyprus, in the Ayia Napa area, the Yellow submarine is located - this is a ship that offers children and adults an unforgettable experience. The submarine is unique in its design, which allows you to see the underwater world of the Mediterranean basin without risk to life. This is a kind of attraction located on the water.
In the underwater part of the ship there are large portholes through which passengers can observe the many unique inhabitants of the underwater world and see its landscape. In addition, guests of the ship are offered interesting shows, swimming during stops, visiting caves under water.
Submarine Triton
Two submarine models with an index of 1000 are designed for two or three people. They are designed for relaxation and entertainment. The boat is four meters long, three wide, almost square. It has the ability to dive to one thousand meters in depth. It has the shape of a bubble. On it you can take boat trips and do science thanks to the panoramic view, which opens from a transparent capsule. Dark underwater depths are illuminated by powerful LED headlights.
On two similar models (index 3300), ground reconnaissance can be carried out. The fifth, which is just being designed, is intended for scientific work, although it can also be purchased by a private person who has a lot of money. Today, many companies are developing mini-submarines. Several models have already appeared on the market.
One of them is the Triton 36000/3. This is a unique submarine. Its design is ultra-compact and its configuration is vertical, due to which the submarine sinking very quickly, as well as surfacing to the surface. The maximum immersion depth is 11 km, a nine-ton boat overcomes this distance in just a couple of hours.
The main advantage of this model is its versatility. Firstly, one person can handle the control of a submarine, although three are placed on board. Secondly, due to its size and maneuverability, it can be used for any purpose: scientific, exploratory and just for relaxation.
The submarine is powered by an electric motor whose energy is designed for 16 hours. At the same time, the main supply of oxygen is enough. In case of unforeseen situations, there is a reserve air reserve on board for 96 hours.
Seattle 1000
The dimensions of this vessel are impressive: the length is 36 meters, the height is from a three-story building. It can stay under water for three weeks. It can sail at a distance of 3000 miles, or 5.5 thousand kilometers. On a submarine you can go on an underwater trip.
The Seattle 1000 submarine is a mega-depth vessel with five cabins and the same number of bathrooms, two training halls, a kitchen, a wine cellar, a living room, a deck for passengers to relax, and a compartment for diver's stern. This submarine is one of the most luxurious in the whole world.
Grand Phoenix 1000 World Project
Its goal is the construction of a submarine, characterized by unprecedented luxury. But so far this is only a project. The submarine should become the largest ship of the century, which may be in personal possession. The private Phoenix 1000 submarine will have an internal space of 460 m 2 . Thanks to the open interior areas, large viewing windows and substantial volumes in general, the submarine looks as luxurious as motor yachts, and the most prestigious ones.
It is obvious that this submarine, unlike a simple yacht, provides an opportunity to explore the deep waters of the oceans, comfort and safety are provided. A private submarine can make transatlantic transitions, while developing a speed of 16 knots.
Size advantage
The Phoenix 1000 submarine has incredible dimensions: length is 65 meters, width - eight, displacement - 1500 tons. Despite the impressive numbers, the vessel has excellent hydrodynamic properties. It is assumed that the speed of its movement at a depth of immersion and surface will be much greater than that of similar vessels of small sizes.
Flybridge
This area of the Phoenix 1000 submarine is the top level of the ship, like a yacht. The only difference is that the material used has the ability to immerse. A lot of space is reserved for recreation and the placement of various installations, for example, navigation lights, radio antennas and others.
Wardroom Phoenix 1000
It is located under the flybridge. This area will include acrylic sections in the form of cylinders, the diameter of which is 210 centimeters, the thickness is 20. The cabin room is 12 meters long. The interior is comfortable. Passengers can enjoy views of the surface and depths of the environment.
It is interesting
In August 2017 (the 11th day) of this year, the whole world learned about the tragedy that occurred off the coast of the state of Denmark. On this day it became known about the disappearance of Nautilus. The largest private submarine left Copenhagen and headed for the shores of a civilized country - Sweden.
It was assumed that two people set sail: the engineer, the owner, the captain of the boat Peter Madsen and the female journalist Kim Walt. The boat drowned, the man was found alive. He said that he was alone on board, although the bridegroom Kim claims that the day before traveling on a submarine, he was talking with his bride.
After 12 days, the woman’s body was found, but it did not have a head and limbs. His DNA matches the genetic code of Kim Wall. Now an investigation is underway.
On Yellow submarine, the lucky holder of the certificate is invited to dive with the diver into the depths. You can also become a fisherman and catch a large tuna or even a shark.
The filming of the documentary about the giant squid was carried out using the Triton submarine.