The 119m motor yacht A in Kanagawa

Photo: Vincent van den StormeThe iconic 119-metre motor yacht A, seen here in the Japanese city of Kanagawa as she continues to explore the Pacific, was built by at the German shipyard Blohm & Voss in 2008. Her divisive Philippe Strack design makes her one of the most recognisable yachts on the water and features a lavish neoclassical interior by the same studio. She is powered by two 6,035hp MAN diesel engines propelling her to speeds up to 23 knots and operates with up to 42 crew members on board. She boasts an incredible range of 4250nm while maintaining her top speed. Her owner is well known for having commissioned the 142.8-metre Sailing Yacht A which was completed in 2017 by Nobiskrug.