Meh, I’ve seen a few of these pop up and get articles written about them over the years. They usually disappear soon after. Probably just trying to scam money from Investors.
They usually disappear soon after
Yes, they go under the water
US Subs has offered these for decades and they’re a legit commercial submarine firm. I’m not sure anyone actually wants to buy them.
Unless it’s a nuke sub that lets your rich ass just disappear under the water I don’t see the point. Cruising around under the surface with a snorkel up on diesel engines just seems like a straight downgrade. Why even go out of your bunker.
Why even go out of your bunker.
Beach litter and run, seal clubbing and, more importantly, getting away from pesky laws
Sure, but you can do that on a yacht just as effectively and get a sun tan while you’re at it.
Maybe their proposed market is evil albino billionaires. I think only Bera Ivanishvili qualifies.
I read on a pop sci magazine years ago that “this is not the first time we have offered a design, but nobody was willing to buy one so it didn’t get built”
Is that captain nemo?
Ah, yes, to get to their bunker undetected when the revolt begins.
Unironically, yes, that probably is what it’s for. I wouldn’t be surprised if Larry Ellison and Mark Zuckerberg are excavating under sea cliffs in Lānaʻi as we speak.
New Zealand, there’s a billionaire commune there that’s been robbery criticized for bunker building and pay to stay passports.
There’s also a billionaire commune in South Dakota…
There is a one-time upfront payment of $55,000, plus an ongoing annual ground rent of $1,091 per bunker. Bunkers are provided in their as-is condition, without interior improvements, equipment or furnishings, ready for your outfitting.
How is this a “billionaire commune”, when the price is a fraction of a standard 2-bedroom house or even a motorhome, and pretty much everyone can move in?
Great, looks like we’re going to have to pull some overtime boys.
What’s the point if it’s not nuclear and doesn’t have any SLBMs?
My super-yacht-sub needs to run on fossil fuels or what even is the point?
Will this one also be steered with a gaming controller?
No this one is PC based
Me, laughing at the luxury submarine because its integrated with PCs
Me, nervous about the luxury submarine because I just found out those PCs are running Linux.
I’d be more nervous if it was Windows tbh.
“Now downloading and installing windows
101112 without your knowledge, consent, or acknowledgement”
Pretty hard to download these mandatory windows updates when youre uner 500m of water.
I doubt they will be running Windows in a submarine
Might let all the water in if not closed properly
Don’t worry, those PCs are immune to freezing
Plus they’re using Linux.
So HOTAS then?
HOTASBALLS
lmao gottem
Let’s make sure all the billionaires hear about this yeah?
I think we can market this as “underwater fireworks” and actually make money while the problem solves itself.
Wasn’t there a mission in one of the Armored Core games where you sank shit like that?
We need mecha.
C’mon orcas, you know what to do
orphaned orca sadly straps on suicide vest
What’s the difference between a pod of orcas and a cell of orcas?
conviction.
The title of this article really confused me because I’ve never hard of this company before.
I thought ol’ mate migaloo (the albino Humpback whale) was swimming around fucking up super superyachts.
I mean, they know what not to do after the last time right?
Yes, don’t cheap out on the life insurance
I heard carbon fiber is a good material.
I’m sure it will be a submarine*
*maximum operational depth 2 meters from surface to cabin, and must have it’s conning tower, bridge, and snorkel completely exposed at all timeGood point. If any part of a vessel never fully submerges, can it be termed a submarine?
Not really, but it will be good enough to get some affluenza fuck to drop $2bil on it
according to their official page they do have it specced out for 4 weeks of fully submerged operation with a max depth of 250 meters. However, literally none of this is real as it’s just a concept model without real engineering or a prototype built, so the chances of it meeting such specs upon delivery of the final product are… whatever the fuck you feel like they are. Anyone can put whatever numbers they want on a concept model, feasibility be damned.
For non military or explorative purposes there is absolutely no reason to go that deep. The “submarine experience” at 50m is the same as at 250m. And it smells terribly, because recycling sweaty air only goes that far.
The “submarine experience” at 50m is the same as at 250m
Calmly explaining this to my crewmates on the Titan
It can be submerged but it can’t cruise on batteries for 4 weeks. It’ll have to put it’s snorkel up.
Perfect. Now I can ignore the article.
Or, seeing as it’s billionaire bullshit, it will be an ecological disaster. What do you want to offer for the odds that it will have shit navigation, and throws out pings every 3 seconds if submerged? Goodbye local wildlife, recreational diving, and all other activities taking place underwater.
I’ve never served on a sub, but I’ve seen videos, and “luxury” is probably the last thing that comes to mind in relation to submarines.
well yeah, military subs arent built for comfort. neither are military surface vessels.
you can make anything luxurious if you pump enough money into it.
And if you don’t have to pump it full of seamen.
That costs extra.
I’d expected much more glass on this one too. If you’re underwater for fun you want to see shit!
The military sub you saw videos about house hundreds of people on board… your personal sub only need to house a few dozen.
Can’t wait for the Migaloo 2: Electric Boogaloo.
Ahh yes, the super rich’s favorite scenery in their luxurious craft, pitch black.
Getting a bit “Nautilus from League of Extraordinary Gentlemen” vibes
