KIEL, GERMANY — The world's largest sailing ship has been towed out to sea.
The super-yacht was commissioned by a Russian billionaire and built in northern Germany.
The behemoth is 153-yards-long with carbon-fiber masts that are nearly 300-feet-high.
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Underneath its eight decks is an underwater observation pod.
It has one of the world's largest single pieces of curved glass, that is nearly 200-square-feet and weighs 1.8 tons.
Reports are the vessel cost about $400 million and will be able to accomodate 20 guests and a crew of 54.
It still requires many months of interior finishing before it makes its maiden voyage.
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