Superyacht owned by Russian billionaire docks in Greenock
The yacht is powered by a Caterpillar engine and has a maximum speed of 17 knots.
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She cruises at around 14 knots and has a range of 3000 nautical miles, with a steel hull that makes her ideal for ice-breaking.
According to media reports, La Datcha offers first class luxury with a top deck jacuzzi and a fully equipped gym and it is also equipped with lots of exploration equipment, including two helicopters, a submersible and snow scooters.
It has boasts a water slide and waverunners.
The vessel was built by the Dutch based Damen and she was launched in 2020.
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