The Japanese Fisheries training ship Wakachiba became the ‘Dr. No’ yacht in 1995, owned by late American millionaire Thomas Perkins, a Google and Amazon investor. Although less luxurious than megayachts or superyachts, the vessel, refitted in 2011, has a rich history and true sailing experience.
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The Transformation of Dr. No Yacht
The boat was dubbed Dr. No by Perkins, perhaps after James Bond’s Dr. Julius No. Within six months, Philippines-based HYS Yachts turned the ship into a luxury yacht. The boat preserved its ocean-cruising capabilities after the makeover.
The mezzanine was renovated into a large master bedroom with a king-size bed, casual dining, an owner’s study, and a library. The yacht has five staterooms, a laundry room, a ship’s office, a beauty salon, and a film production space for eight guests. Dr. No has a dive room and storage for long cruises for six crew members.
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Dr. No Yacht’s Extravagant Features and Seafaring Heritage
The 120-foot yacht has a submarine, toys, and tenders for scientific trips. It has 45,000 L of gasoline, a 10-knot cruising speed, and a 12-knot top speed.
The late Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers co-founder Thomas Perkins owned Dr. No. Perkins invested early in Google and Amazon, helping Silicon Valley expand. Perkins owned the 289-foot “Maltese Falcon,” the world’s largest clipper boat, and loved yachting. Their expensive lifestyle reflected his intention to pursue humpback whales in Tonga for research.
Thomas Perkins, valued at $8 billion in 2012, died in 2016. His legacy includes tech industry achievements and a fleet of extraordinary yachts, including Dr. No, representing true seafaring.
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