A superyacht worth an eye-watering £75million has arrived at Gunwharf Quays.
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's vessel, Sherpa, has been seen in the Solent this week and is currently docked at the Portsmouth leisure attraction - a popular location for luxury vessels.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 75 million pound super yacht in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: My Portsmouth By Droneplaceholder image
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 75 million pound super yacht in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: My Portsmouth By Drone | My Portsmouth By Drone
The 73.6-metre explorer yacht was built by renowned Dutch shipyard Feadship in 2018 and is thought to be worth around $100 million – approximately £75 million – with annual running costs estimated at between $5 million and $10 million.
It can accommodate up to 13 people in six suites, while quarters are provided for a crew of 22.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 75 million pound super yacht in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: My Portsmouth By Droneplaceholder image
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's 75 million pound super yacht in Gunwharf Quays. Picture: My Portsmouth By Drone | My Portsmouth By Drone
The stunning ship features underwater lights, a beach club, air conditioning and water tanks which can store around 30,000 litres of fresh water, and can reportedly comfortably cruise at a speed of 13 knots and get up to a maximum pace of 15 knots.
British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the founder, chairman and majority owner of chemicals giant INEOS, became co-owner of Manchester United in February 2024 after completing a £1.25 billion investment in the Premier League club.
Picture: My Portsmouth By Drone