Here's the yacht Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen used to find a WWII battleship

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Microsoft cofounder Paul Allen announced Wednesday that he and a crew aboard his "Octopus" yacht have located a WWII-era battleship at the bottom of the ocean in the Philippines.

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Octopus is a 414-foot yacht equipped with 40 guest suites, a glass-bottom pool, two helicopter pads, and a submarine.

It's one of the largest yachts on the high seas.

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Allen has sailed to Antarctica, the Mediterranean, and many other exotic destinations. "During the day we explore, and at night we jam," he told "60 Minutes" in 2011.

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Octopus has been the scene for a number of swanky parties, including the annual soiree Allen hosts during the Cannes International Film Festival. 

 

At last year's party, he and "Entourage" star Adrian Grenier entertained guests with a live performance.

 

Allen started 2015 with another big party onboard Octopus, this time in Sydney, Australia.

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According to his official web site, Allen has spent eight years looking for the Japanese battleship he found this week, which is called "Musashi." Allen has a passion for military technology, and he owns a large collection of war planes from the same period. 

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