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Saddam Hussein's 30 million dollars yacht repurposed as a hotel
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Deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein\'s 30 million dollars, 270-foot presidential yacht, named the Basrah Breeze, will now operate as a hotel facility for Iraqi maritime pilots shipping in and out of Basra.
Basra [Iraq]: Deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's 30 million dollars, 270-foot presidential yacht, named the Basrah Breeze, will now operate as a hotel facility for Iraqi maritime pilots shipping in and out of Basra.
Despite having a presidential suite and luxurious guest rooms, Hussein never stepped onboard the yacht, which was built for him in 1981, as reported by NBC.
Following a court battle, the Iraqi government reclaimed the vessel in 2010 but struggled to find a buyer considering its huge price tag.
The yacht has a presidential suite, 17 smaller guest rooms, a clinic, and 18 cabins for crew.For the past two years, the yacht has accommodated marine researchers from Basra University.
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