Bill Gates' $650 million hydrogen superyacht, built for silence, sparked online protests after a loud party disturbed an Italian village
- A superyacht designed to redefine luxury through silence and sustainability has unexpectedly found itself at the centre of a noise controversy.
- The 390-foot (119-metre) hydrogen-powered Breakthrough, originally commissioned for Bill Gates before being sold to Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi, reportedly sparked online complaints after an onboard party disturbed residents of a quiet Italian village.
- Anchored off Scaglieri Beach on Elba Island in late July, music from the gathering was said to have carried across the bay, prompting criticism on social media.
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- A superyacht designed to redefine luxury through silence and sustainability has unexpectedly found itself at the centre of a noise controversy.
- The 390-foot (119-metre) hydrogen-powered Breakthrough, originally commissioned for Bill Gates before being sold to Canadian billionaire Patrick Dovigi, reportedly sparked online complaints after an onboard party disturbed residents of a quiet Italian village.
- Anchored off Scaglieri Beach on Elba Island in late July, music from the gathering was said to have carried across the bay, prompting criticism on social media.
Sources: Times of India