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This is kinda cool. Ship submerges to carry Super Yachts similar to going through a lock. https://robbreport.com/motors/marine/ya ... t-2945874/
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Cool concept. Scary seeing those big boats hoisted high in the air to load them conventionally.
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I remember seeing a special on tv about this style of transport. Here is a YouTube promo for the company: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO0SrMgsVBc
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Very cool!!!!!!!
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