James Bond-themed superyacht named 007 sinks

By Dean Murray via SWNS

Calling James Bond, a superyacht named 007 has sunk.

The 160 foot vessel ran aground off the Greek island of Kythnos on Friday (September 2) night.

According to reports, five people onboard were rescued by Coast Guard and transported to safety.

The luxury yacht, which has a helipad, was seen lying semi-submerged on its side about 49 feet from Kolona Beach.

Anti-pollution barriers have been put in place in case of fuel leakage.

A local boat owner told SWNS press agency: "They say that the captain had some depth problem and he hit the bottom.

"In trying not to be sunk, he sailed closer to shore, in less than ten meters depth, and that's how the ship got to that position. No people were hurt.

"The coastguard was immediately aware and sent help in the night. Next morning they put an antipollution perimeter. It appears there was no diesel leakage or damage to the scenery."

Local authorities will now conduct a preliminary investigation..

The 007 was delivered in 2006 by Bodrum-based shipyard Aegean Yacht.

It has five cabins, including a master suite, and can sleep ten people. The owner is not known.