It’s a scene that would bring a tear to the eye of any Russian oligarch, supermodel or top football star.
Footage and photos have emerged showing a superyacht, believed to have a market value of approximately £4million ($6.2million), sinking off the coast of the idyllic Greek island of Mykonos.
Local reports said four foreigners were on board the superyacht – believed to be the Aloha – when it ran aground on a reef at dawn yesterday.
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Photos obtained by Boat International show most of the superyacht submerged, with just its bow sticking out of the water.
None of the occupants were injured, and they were rescued from the sinking vessel and taken to shore, the Mykonos Daily reported.
The newspaper said port officials set up a boom around the motor yacht, which has a US flag, to absorb any fuel or oil that seeps into the sea.
A report by Superyacht News suggests the vessel hit a reef between the tourist resorts of Platis Gialos and Psarrou.
The superyacht appears to be a 106ft Custom Line Navetta 33, according to Yacht Harbour, which quoted unnamed sources who claimed the yacht sank after suffering electrical problems which prevented safety equipment from functioning.
Yacht Harbour said a brand new model is currently on the market for £7.2million ($11.2million), and one that is approximately five years old would have a market value of almost £4million ($6.2million).
Video: Underwater footage shows the demise of superyacht in Mykonos
Footage courtesy of www.yacht-marine.com
According to Yacht Charter Fleet, the Aloha was delivered to its unnamed owner in 2009 after it was built at a shipyard in Italy. It has five passenger cabins with enough room for 10 guests.
Port officials have launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred as superyacht owners converge on the island to bask in the sun and take in the idyllic island’s nightlife.
Mykonos has become a playground for billionaires and celebrities, with Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio, actress Lindsay Lohan, Formula One heiress Tamara Ecclestone, and singer Nicole Scherzinger all being spotted there recently.
Source: dailymail
