And .. for those who thought superyachts were invulnerable to sinking ..
The Superyacht
Antalis narrowly escaped disaster in the Bay of Aegiali in Greece. The vessel was anchored close to Levrossos beach, when she took on water through her stern doors, causing the yacht to list heavily to port. Quick action by her crew and the help of the people of Aegiali prevented serious damage.
Local fisherman came to the rescue, and towed the vessel to the port of Aegiali. There, approx. 10 tons of water were pumped out of her hull, and the vessel could continue her summer cruise. During the incident, no oil or fuel was spilled.
The Antalis listing having inadvertently taken on 10 tonnes of sea water
She took on water through her rear doors
The USD 45m vessel was at the mercy of a local fishing boat which towed her to rescue