The 269.03ft Custom motor yacht motor yacht ‘Basrah Breeze’ was built by Helsingor Vaerft in Denmark, she was delivered to her owner in 1981. This luxury vessel’s sophisticated exterior design and engineering are the work of Helsingor Vaerft. Previously named Qadissiyat Saddam, Her exterior is styled by the Helsingor Vaerft team who are also responsible for the entire engineering package. Her exterior is styled by the Helsingor Vaerft team who are also responsible for the entire engineering package. The yacht’s luxury interior styling is the work of

Accommodation

Basrah Breeze offers accommodation for up to 28 guests. She is also capable of carrying up to 35 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Construction & Dimensions

Basrah Breeze features a displacement steel hull and steel superstructure, with teak decks. She was built to Lloyds Register classification society rules.

Amenities

Helicopter Landing Pad

Special Features

Designed for the former Iraq President it has been decorated in what has been described as “Arabesque” style, with mahogany carvings, gold tap fittings and brightly-coloured deep-pile carpets. This yacht is features swimming pools, a small theatre, and landing for a helicopter and an operating theatre. It is also equipped with rocket launchers, and has a secret passage leading to a small submarine to escape when necessary. But, despite its luxurious facilities, Saddam Hussein is never thought to have stayed on board himself, fearing political instability if he left Iraq. So for most of its life, Ocean Breeze was moored in Saudi Arabia.