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£3.8m superyacht sinks off Sardinia days after delivery
A 98-foot luxury yacht, the Angiola II, capsized and sank off Sardinia just four days after being handed over to its new Italian owner. The vessel went down on Tuesday evening near…
The Story in Brief
A 98-foot luxury yacht, the Angiola II, capsized and sank off Sardinia just four days after being handed over to its new Italian owner. The vessel went down on Tuesday evening near Porto Cervo between Cappuccini Island and Capo Ferro. Fourteen people were aboard when water began entering the yacht. Twelve were rescued by a nearby boat, while the owner and a friend stayed on board until a patrol vessel arrived. No injuries were reported.
The sinking is believed to have been triggered by an engine failure that caused a fire around the seals, allowing water to flood in. The La Maddalena Coast Guard attempted to control the situation for nearly three hours before allowing a controlled sinking. The yacht now rests at a depth of about 7 metres. A 200-ton pontoon may be used for recovery. The yacht was valued at around £3.8 million, though Italian media estimate it at over €8 million (£6.8 million).
The Indian Opinion
Luxury yacht sinkings often invite breathless coverage about wealth and misfortune, but the real story is mechanical and procedural. Engine fires and seal failures are common causes of flooding, and controlled sinking is a standard safety measure to prevent worse damage. The valuation gap between the reported sale price and Italian media estimates also highlights how private deals escape public scrutiny. A question worth watching: will the investigating authorities pinpoint the exact seal failure and whether routine maintenance or delivery checks were missed?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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