“007,” a superyacht carrying 5 passengers mysteriously sank into the Aegean Sea off of the Greek Island of Kythnos.

Kythnos is one of the least explored islands of the Cyclades, known for its crystal-clear waters, hospitable locals, and authenticity, especially in the scenic main town (Hora) and villages…

The 2006 superyacht sank on the evening of Friday, September 2nd due to the claim that the captain “hit rocks under the surface of the water.”

The ship is now completely submerged in Kolona Bay of Kythnos, in the Cyclades of Greece, which is about 15 meters (49.2 feet) from the beach.

The captain of the yacht called in for help after running aground, as the ship started taking on water. Shortly afterwards 007 capsized and sank.

Nobody Died

Greek media outlets reported that the Syros Port Authority has attended the scene and no injuries or loss of life have been recorded.

The five passengers were rescued by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard personnel was able to contain the superyacht with a floating sea wall, and there have been no reports of pollution or negative consequence to marine life and sea pollution.

It is very likely that a recovery operation will be attempted, according to Greek media outlets..

Active Investigation…

The Greek Coast Guard has confirmed the incident but cannot speak on the circumstances surrounding because it is now under investigation.

Once the investigation has concluded, more information will be released as to the reason for this very mysterious sinking…

A full statement from the Greek Coast Guard says:

“In the evening hours of Friday, the Port Authority of Kythnos received information from the Unified Center for the Coordination of Search and Rescue Operations Λ.Σ.-ΕΛ.ΑΚΤ. five foreign passengers.”

“The vessel Ε/Π σκάφος “ΔΕΛΤΑ ΙΙ” Τ.Σαρωνικού 4760 rushed to the area with an employee of the relevant port authority on board, where it found the above vessel half-submerged, at a distance of about 15 meters from the western side of the sandy beach of Kolonas Bay.”

“The passengers, all in good health, were transferred to a support boat and then taken to the port of Merihas.”

“The port of Kythnos is conducting a preliminary investigation, and no pollution of the marine environment has been observed since the incident.”