That Sinking Feeling: Luxury 18m Launch Goes Down a Second Time

Luxury yacht sinks for a second time in months

The 18.2m yacht is now sitting on the seabed near Slipper Island.

Luxury yacht sinks for second time

The Maritimo luxury yacht sinking near Slipper Island, Coromandel. Photo: Waikato Regional Harbourmaster A luxury yacht which was salvaged near Tauranga only four months ago has now sunk for a second time while being towed to Whangārei.

Luxury yacht sinks near Slipper Island, Coromandel, after earlier salvage just months ago

The 18.2-metre yacht was now sitting on the seabed in the South Bay of Slipper Island.

That sinking feeling: Luxury 18m launch goes down a second time

In a case of nautical deja vu, an 18.2m luxury launch salvaged near Tauranga four months ago has managed to sink all over again – this time en route to...