Eco Factor: Fuel-efficient submarine avoids interference with fragile ecosystems.
After owning a mobile phone company, an airline company, a Caribbean island and some luxury restaurants, billionaire Sir Richard Branson’s latest possession is an underwater plane dubbed the Necker Nymph.
Developed by Hawkes Ocean Technologies, the Necker Nymph is a £415,000 prototype submersible that can dive to depths of up to 130ft, which is far less than Sir Richard dreams to explore the depths of 35,000ft – which is far more than the height of Mount Everest.
The Necker Nymph is relatively small and can carry just three people, including its pilot and two passengers. The billionaire is also hoping to uncover ancient shipwrecks with his new toy. The underwater plane has low noise emissions and is lightweight to boost fuel economy. Moreover, it’s buoyant enough to avoid interference with delicate underwater ecosystems.
Via: Geeky-Gadgets/DailyMail
