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Steve Jobs' Yacht Christened 'Venus' is Launched [Video]

Posted October 28, 2012 at 8:10pm by iClarified · 30614 views
The yacht Steve Jobs was working on with French designer Philippe Starck and Dutch shipbuilder Feadship has been launched, reports OneMoreThing. Christened 'Venus' the yacht was unveiled at an event in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. The event was attended by Laurene Powell Jobs and their three children.

Employees who have worked on the ship OMT told that the ship between 70 and 80 meters long. The exterior is entirely made of aluminum so the ship is much lighter than other yachts. A unique feature is the large sun terrace (with Jacuzzi) on the foredeck and the continuous windows in the bow. Behind the portholes are the quarters of the crew. At the stern hatches which are smaller (speed) boat back down to the country to achieve when a port is too small for the ship. The control of the hunting is done from seven 27-inch iMacs in the wheelhouse.

Workers who helped build the ship were invited to the event and thanked with an iPod shuffle.

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