In Pictures: Galactica in transit through the Netherlands

The 80-metre Heesen superyacht Galactica, which was launched on Friday, has been captured in transit through the Netherlands as she heads to the North Sea for her performance trials.  Photo: Tom van OossanenPhoto: Tom van OossanenPhoto: Tom van OossanenThe yacht is expected to break records for the shipyard, with top speeds of up to 30 knots and a cruising speed of more than 20 knots. She features exterior design from Winch and interiors from Sinot Yacht Architecture & Design.

• Project update: Heesen's 80m yacht Cosmos
• Video: Heesen's 80m superyacht Galactica has been launched
• Project Cosmos undergoes technical launch from Heesen's facilities in Oss

Photo: Tom van OossanenPhoto: Tom van OossanenPhoto: Tom van OossanenWatch the video of her launch here: