Lalibela (yacht)
Lalibela was a 42 metres (138 ft) yacht which was destroyed by fire, while docked in Port Camille Rayon, Golfe Juan, on October 13, 2018.[1][2]
Only two crew members were aboard, when the fire was discovered.[1] They escaped safely, but two firefighters were injured. The vessel top two decks were destroyed, and it is reported to be a total loss.
The vessel was being chartered, at € 75,000 per week.[1]
Design and construction[edit]
The vessel was built in 1972, and underwent a refit in 2013.[1][3][4]
She had accommodation for eight crew members, and provided three double staterooms, and three twin staterooms, for passengers, as well as a luxurious lounge and dining room.[1][3]
Her cruising speed was 12 knots (22 km/h).[1] She is powered by twin 814 shaft horsepower (607 kW) engines.[3]
References[edit]
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"42-meter superyacht Lalibela has been destroyed by fire". Yacht Harbour. 2018-10-15. Archived from the original on 2018-10-16.
Lalibela was built by Benetti in 1972 and last refitted in 2013. She was available for charter starting from € 75,000 per week + expenses.
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Miranda Blazenby (2018-10-15). "42m Benetti superyacht Lalibela suffers major fire near Cannes". Boat International. Archived from the original on 2018-10-16.
The blaze is reported to have destroyed the top deck and cabins inside, according to the Maritime Bulletin. A video posted on Instagram shows the yacht fully ablaze and firefighters present in the harbour.
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"Lalibela". Yacht Harbour. Archived from the original on 2018-10-16.
She is powered by MTU engines of 814 hp each and a cruising speed of 12 knots. The motor yacht can accommodate 12 guests in 6 cabins.
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"LALIBELA Benetti Classic: From EUR€ 86,000 /wk". Charter World. Archived from the original on 2018-10-16.
Launched by the prestigious Italian shipyard Benetti in 1972, the 42m (137.10ft) classic designed luxury motor yacht LALIBELA, received a complete refit in 2013.