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A mysteriousnine-figure superyachtsailed into a Los Angeles marina with its name concealed, but locals apparently didn’t need long to figure out the famous name behind the massive vessel.
The boat, which has been docked in Marina del Rey since Sunday, belongs to “Harry Potter” author J.K.Rowling, according to theCalifornia Post.
The Post cited its sources, one of whom called it “the worst kept secret on the Marina.”
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The yacht’s name was reportedly covered soon after docking, but that did little to keep the vessel’s identity under wraps.
The superyachtwas spotted by those behind the Instagram account twogirls.oneboat, with several commenters identifying the vessel as Rowling’s Samsara, according to the Post.
J.K.Rowling’s superyacht, Samsara, is docked at Marina del Ray, Los Angeles, with its name covered.According to reports, the name is covered to deter protesters opposed to the Harry Potter author’s trans views.The Samsara is reportedly worth $150 million. (CB/Backgrid)
The Post reported that while Rowling has been confirmed as the owner, the “Harry Potter” author has not been seen publicly.
Pictures show the enormous white superyacht docked in the marina, towering over its surroundings.
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�s name is “very rare.”
“Quite often, you’ll find that if a boat is at anchor or in a port you might switch off AIS [Automatic Identification System], so people can’t instantly work out where you are,” the United Kingdom-based expert said.
“Harry Potter” author J.K.Rowling owns the superyacht Samsara, which is said to be docked at Marina del Ray in Los Angeles. (SOPA Images/Getty)
“Very occasionally, if there’s a particular event or something going on, you might find an owner might conceal the obvious names on the side of the boat.”
Cecil-Wright said privacy itself is amajor draw for wealthyand high-profile yacht owners.
“Particularly when you’re a recognizable face or name, it becomes increasingly difficult to be able to relax anywhere in public,” he said.
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“So being on aprivate yacht, which is often sort of looked at as a private island, is the real luxury.”
At 290 feet long, the ship is nearly the length of a football field.
The vessel can accommodate 12 guests and a crew of 26, and features a circular swimming pool, cinema and beach club, according to the website SuperYachtFan.
The superyacht was built by Oceanco and delivered in 2015 under the name Infinity.
The Samsara is reportedly worth $150 million and was built by a Dutch shipbuilder in 2015.Rowling is said to have purchased it in 2023. (CB/Backgrid)
The yacht is worth an estimated $150 million, according to SuperYachtFan, with an estimated running cost of up to $15 million a year.
The ship’s first owner was businessman Eric Smidt, who sold it to Australian billionaire businessman Brett Blundy.
In 2023, the ship was sold to Rowling, who named the boat Samsara, aSanskrit wordmeaning “wandering.”
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Rowling, who was a single mother receiving government assistance when “Harry Potter” was published, has since become one of Britain’s wealthiest authors.
Her net worth stood at a staggering $1.2 billion as of Sept.4, according to Forbes.
Rowling, pictured here at the world premiere of “Fantastic Beasts: The Secret of Dumbledore,” is one of Britain’s wealthiest authors.(Stuart C.Wilson/Getty Images)
For the ultra-wealthy, superyachts offer a rare combination of luxury and privacy, essentially serving as floating mansions that can travel from one exclusive destination to another.
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