Mark Zuckerberg’s mega yacht docks in Seattle in the wake of Meta layoffs
KUOW • • business
Key Points:
- The $300 million, 387-foot yacht named Launchpad was docked on Westlake near Lake Union, close to Meta's offices, amid news of Meta laying off about 1,400 Seattle-area employees.
- Local residents and marina officials noted the yacht's impressive size, with one longtime boater saying it nearly took up the canal and another explaining that such mega yachts often stop in the area for provisioning and maintenance before trips to Alaska.
- Crew members reported that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was not on board the Launchpad, corroborated by social media posts indicating he was elsewhere.
- The marina next to the yacht is owned by Signature Yachts, whose president mentioned that while big boats are common in the area during summer, this was her first time seeing the Launchpad specifically.
- Some locals expressed mixed feelings about the yacht's presence, with one resident suggesting the owner should donate to the city before staying.