Luxury Turns to Tragedy: $940,000 Yacht Sinks Just 15 Minutes After Launch
In a
jaw-dropping maritime mishap off the coast of Turkey, a brand-new luxury yacht
valued at $940,000 met a watery demise just 15 minutes into its maiden voyage.
The vessel, named Dolce Vento, had been freshly delivered
from Istanbul and was making its debut sail in the Eregli district of Zonguldak
when disaster struck.
Footage captured by stunned onlookers shows the 85-foot yacht gliding smoothly before suddenly tilting and beginning its descent into the sea. On board were the yacht’s new owner, the captain, and two crew members. As the vessel began to sink, all four individuals leapt into the water in a panic, swimming to shore unharmed.
Authorities
responded swiftly, with the Coast Guard and port teams establishing a security
perimeter around the sinking yacht to prevent further maritime hazards. While
no injuries were reported, the incident has sparked serious questions about the
vessel’s construction and launch protocols.
Officials
from the Med Yilmaz Shipyard, where Dolce Vento was
built over a five-month period, confirmed that a full technical inspection is
underway to determine the cause of the sinking. Experts have pointed to
potential stability issues, including miscalculations in metacentric height, as
possible culprits.
The
dramatic failure of such an expensive vessel has ignited speculation online,
with social media users questioning the quality of materials and the launch
method. One viral post mocked the use of wooden planks during the launch, while
others suggested the yacht’s price tag might have reflected corner-cutting in
design.
This
incident follows another recent maritime scare, where a fishing boat carrying 11
passengers began sinking off Sheepshead Bay, requiring a rescue by the NYPD
Harbor Unit. With two high-profile accidents in quick succession, scrutiny is
mounting over shipbuilding standards and safety procedures.
For Dolce Vento,
what was meant to be a moment of celebration turned into a million-dollar
nightmare, leaving its owner with nothing but a soggy memory and a sunken
dream.
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