Monday 23 May 2022 08:04 AM Lachlan Murdoch's new superyacht docks in Sydney | Photos trends now
Lachlan Murdoch's $30 million superyacht has arrived in Australia for the first time as he and the family drop anchor in Sydney and await the completion of their far pricier cruiser.
The News Corp co-chairman bought the classic fixer-upper earlier this year but has only just docked the vessel in Australian waters, keeping it at Rozelle Bay in the city, where Mr Murdoch, his wife Sarah and three children now live.
He bought the 42-metre Feadship yacht for the huge sum while he waits for his secretive latest purchase to be built, a 59.7m Royal Huisman sloop, believed to be worth £100million (A$175million).
Dropping anchor: the travelling tycoon's yacht arrived in Sydney as he and his family settle into cosmopolitan Sydney life
As they settle into Sydney life, Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch added a $30 million classic yacht to their fleet while they waited the arrival of their secretive $175million superyacht. The couple here pictured at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscars Party
Splashing cash: The yacht is docked in Rozelle Bay, but the couple have spent millions on a boat shed for the next addition to their fleet
Sun-deck: The Scandinavian style boat has an emphasis on light interiors, windows and outdoor living spaces, including the covered al fresco dining area and massive couch on top deck
The 1954 refurbished motor yacht, Istros, has accomodation for nine guests in five different cabins.
The boat also features crew quarters for up to ten staff.
On deck, the boat boasts a sofa and deck chairs, while further along the vessel is a dining table that caters to alfresco eating.
Jumping ship: The media mogul will use the $30 million yacht but will likely favour his next vessel, a $175 million superyacht
Down in the doldrums: The boat was at one stage completely rusted and lying abandoned in a shipyard, before a massive overhaul saw the boat win awards and fetch a huge price on market
Theseus' ship: The 42.1m classic had its interior, exterior, and engine rooms completely gutted in the 2010s and is
