AN INCREDIBLE superyacht owned by a popular NFL boss was forced to “limp back” to the coast after breaking down in the middle of the water.
The 305ft luxury vessel, owned by billionaire and former Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder, lost power while sailing through the Bay of Biscay, off the coast of France.
Initial reports suggest the $200million superyacht lost propulsion due to a mechanical engine failure.
She was forced to “limp” towards the UK at a mere 1.5 knots after losing all the electrical power.
After making her way through Carrick Roads, the enormous white superyacht was seen docking at a port in Falmouth for repairs.
And her crew wasted no time responding to the crisis.
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The helipad on Lady S, which is usually used for VIP arrivals, became a flying pit lane as engineers and mechanics began coming in to fix her engines.
According to The Falmouth Packet, an engineer even flew in from the Netherlands, where the ship was manufactured, to inspect the yacht.
It is not known if the yacht’s owner Snyder, who has an estimated net worth of $4.7 billion, was on board when it broke down.
Lady S is a lavish $200million superyacht with features that include a $3 million IMAX Dolby theatre, a luxury beach club, spa, and ice plunge pool.
Other highlights include a convertible sports court for basketball, volleyball, football, badminton, and golf, complete with a simulator and tee.
Lady S is currently moored at Falmouth Harbour and can be chartered for a weekly rate of approximately $1.8 million once she is in ship-shape.
It comes after a $100million Britiish-made superyacht went up in flames while docked at a luxury French resort town.
The Sea Lady II, which is chartered out for around $90,000 a week over the summer high season, was engulfed in flames in the French Riviera port of Saint-Tropez.
The 137ft Sea Lady II was originally called D’Angleterre II after being built in the Souter yard in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight.
Launched in 1986, and undergoing a full refit last year, she now sails under a Maltese flag.
She has a crew of eight, and can accommodate up to 10 passengers in her five cabins, all equipped with their own bathrooms, in five-star luxury.
Saint Tropez was first made famous by French actress Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s, and is now regularly filled with multimillionaire showbiz stars.
Arson has been blamed for a number of fires along France’s Mediterranean coast this summer, during a heatwave.
Top superyacht designs that will baffle your mind
THE luxurious yacht industry is often blessed with some unique, unconventional designs from the future.
Here are some of the best designs that will leave you in awe:
Superyacht Leona – It is one of the world’s most luxurious superyachts with exclusive marble designs and lavish decor. Dubbed “Floating Ceaser’s Palace” for featuring Romanesque statues, Leona is a real showpiece that comes with a piano bar and a secret marble-clad pool.
Project 821 – Boasting the ability to run on green hydrogen, it’s a vessel like no other. The yacht also features the most efficient waste heat recovery system yet developed.
Deep Sea Dreamer – This superyacht is shaped like a fish and can dive as deep as 328 feet underwater for up to seven days at a time. It is equipped with a viewing orb to explore the breathtaking ocean views.
The Shark – Brain-child of Italian design studio Lazzarini, its design is inspired by a hammerhead shark. The flashy floater is set to be so huge passengers will need a golf cart to explore its lavish confines.
Superyacht Jewel – This vessel lives up to its name with an interior embellished like a jewellery box that even Liberace would be proud of. Pianist Liberace, who was known for his glitz and glamorous style, would envy this ornate yacht with a fascinating interior.
Pick – Italian designer Lazzarini unveiled Plectrum, a towering 243ft beast equipped with giant wings that allow it to “fly” across the seas at staggering speeds.