Video: how a $ 90 million luxury yacht crashed into a dock

A luxury yacht valued at over $ 90 million he crashed against the pier of a club on the Dutch island of San Martin, located in the Caribe.

The 77-meter-long boat owned by the billionaire Hans Peter Wild, collided with the quay of the Nautical Club of Saint-Martin.

The incident occurred when the ship, christened To go, came out of Simpson Bay Lagoon from its mooring in the marina Sun Island.

The yacht manufactured by the company Turquoise yachts in 2018, crashed twice on the dock of the yacht club. The second collision was the most serious from the boat hit the wooden pier and broke some of the concrete.

According to a statement from the Sint Maarten Yacht Club, the impact caused significant damage and, therefore, the wharf will remain closed until further notice.

The incident was due to a fault in the on-board computer of Go, which was operated by a student driver. And although the yacht also suffered significant damage, could continue browsing.

Go is powered by two 2575 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engines, reaches a maximum speed of 18 knots and can Travel 5500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 12 knots.

Among the eccentricities of the expensive boat, it can accommodate 16 guests and 19 crew, spa, gym, swimming pool, jacuzzi, a helipad, a garage for two limousines, an elevator that connects all the decks and a cinema room.

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