The High Power III is a

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built by the Italian

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. long, High Power III was built in

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, which is home to several international yacht builders. The exterior was designed by Italian architect Tommaso Spadolini of Studio Spadolini in

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, while the interior design is by Salvagni Architetti of Rome. The

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History

Originally named the ''Numptia'' in 2008 by her first owner, an Italian-American businessman, she was delivered, after three years of construction, in July 2011. After a summer in Mediterranean Sea, ''Numptia'' took part at the 2011

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. In autumn 2011 it crossed the Atlantic to reach the Caribbean Sea, where it was made available for charter. Just 10 months after delivery, in summer 2012, ''Numptia'' was sold to a

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businessman, who changed her name to ''High Power III''.

General characteristics

The yacht has a displacement type steel hull and an aluminum superstructure.

Awards

*Showboats Design Awards 2012 ''Bespoke Furniture Award'' for the main dining table *Showboats Design Awards 2012 ''Naval Architecture Award'' *World Superyacht Awards 2012 ''Judges’ Special Award'' for the Interior Design with the Widest Appeal * RINA Green Plus 2011

References

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External links

www.rossinavi.it
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