“Angiola II”: Superyacht sinks off the coast of Sardinia

On Tuesday 11 August, the 29.6-metre-long Amer motor yacht “Angiola II” sank in the waters between Poltu Quatu and Porto Cervo, off Capo Ferro on Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda. Numerous tourists filmed the incident and shared their videos on social media. According to local reports, a small fire initially broke out in the engine room before the vessel began to sink. Although the flames were extinguished, the 14 people on board – guests and crew – had to be evacuated to another vessel and taken to Poltu Quatu. According to media reports, no one was injured. The La Maddalena Coastguard was dispatched to the scene. By the time the rescue services arrived, the “Angiola II” was already partially submerged. Oil booms were deployed around the yacht; no fuel spill has been reported so far. A salvage company is set to carry out the necessary work, whilst investigations into the incident are underway.

Technical details of “Angiola II”

“Angiola II” was launched in late 2019 by the Italian shipyard Permare under the Amer Yachts brand and was delivered to her first owners in 2020, who christened her “The Limbo”. She is the second hull in the Amer F100 series, formerly known as the Amer Cento series. The exterior design and naval architecture are by Verme Projects, whilst the interior was designed by Wilmotte & Associés Architectes. The semi-planing yacht, with a GRP hull and superstructure, offers plenty of space for up to ten guests in five cabins, with an interior volume of 145 gross tonnes; the crew quarters accommodate five crew members. Four Volvo Penta engines drive IPS units, delivering a cruising speed of 21 knots and a top speed of 26 knots.

Statement from the shipyard

Amer Yachts has already commented on the incident to BOOTE and BOOTE EXCLUSIV. “Contrary to what most media outlets are reporting, this is not a new boat, but a yacht that we delivered in 2020 and which has since been sold several times. The most recent sale between private individuals was handled by brokers outside the shipyard,” explained Barbara Amerio, Co-CEO of Amer Yachts. The shipyard had taken care of the boat’s maintenance whilst it was under warranty. “Like everyone else, we are relieved that the guests and crew are safe and well – and, like everyone else, we are awaiting the official results of the investigation,” Amerio continued. The tanks are structural double-bottom tanks. If the boat is salvaged correctly, there will be no fuel leaks. “It is heartbreaking to see a boat sink that we have devoted a year and a half’s work to and which, like all our boats, we have maintained down to the smallest detail. We are, of course, available to provide further information,” emphasised the managing director.