Owner had $1M luxury yacht delivered for it to dramatically sink 15 minutes after launch
Published on Sep 04, 2025 at 6:41 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Sep 04, 2025 at 8:42 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
A super wealthy owner had a $1 million luxury yacht delivered for it to immediately and dramatically sink 15 minutes after launch.
The luxury yacht was named Dolce Vento, and valued between $940,000 and $1 million, so the fact that it immediately sank was very depressing.
Dolce Vento capsized and slipped beneath the waves off the coast of Zonguldak’s Eregli district in northern Turkey, shortly after being delivered from Istanbul.
Everyone on board managed to abandon ship, and there were no injuries or casualties. But there was certainly a casualty in the form of the pockets of the owner, who owned a yacht for such a short amount of time.
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He had a luxury yacht delivered for it to dramatically sink immediately
On Tuesday, the Turkish Coast Guard and port authorities responded to the sinking of a very expensive superyacht called Dolce Vento just off the coast of northern Turkey.
Not only is this very disappointing for the owner of the superyacht, which is said to have cost between $940,000 and $1 million. But it also sank on its maiden launch.
After only 15 minutes of sailing, the vessel began to dramatically tilt.
Then it fell over and sank beneath the waves. Some analysts believe that there was a possible stability issue, like a miscalculation of the yacht’s metacentric height.
It sank after just 15 minutes of sailing
As the ship started sinking, the owner, captain, and two crew members were on board. But all four managed to jump overboard as the vessel began to tilt, and everyone swam to shore unharmed.
The incident went viral online, with the internet’s reaction ranging from sympathy for the owner and crew to sharp humor, like the comment:
“Congrats on unlocking the world’s most expensive diving board.”
One thing is for sure: this has to win some sort of record for the shortest-lived superyacht ownership ever.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
