Google's Second Mysterious Floating Structure Emerges

Following the discovery of the first floating structure in San Francisco Bay, another Google-built floating structure has been spotted off the coast of Portland, Maine. This second floating building also features a four-story structure (as shown in the image above). With such constructions now appearing on both coasts of the U.S., insiders privy to the matter have only revealed that these mysterious Google projects are all being built along the coastline, with no further details provided.

The floating structure off the coast of Portland is believed to have been launched around October 11th from Coon Shipbuilding Center in New England. Insiders have assured that this structure poses no threat to public safety and fully complies with legal requirements.

Some people initially speculated that it might be a floating data center, using seawater for cooling and power supply, with data transmission handled by antennas on the roof of the building. Later, others suggested that it could be a Google Glass store, intended to cruise along the U.S. coastline for promotional sales.

Bob Jessup, from a construction company just across the street, said he had been observing the construction of this structure since last year. At least 40 welders worked quietly every day, maintaining strict confidentiality and refusing to divulge any information. These welders would move in and out of electrified shipping containers, then use an old crane to transport the containers onto the floating platform. Some containers had glass windows, and the welders carefully assembled them together to construct the building.

Larry Goldzband, executive manager of the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission, told Reuters that they had met multiple times with Google officials regarding this floating structure over the past few months. Google only stated that the vessel would be used for regular technology purposes, declining to share any further information. If the building is intended to remain stationary for an extended period after completion, approval from the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission will be required.

Via SAI