Video: Two luxury yachts sink after storm in Port d’Andratx, Mallorca

The superyacht Paradise is reported to have sunk in Port d'Andratx, Mallorca in strong gales and large swells. Another yacht also fell victim to the weather

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Two luxury yachts have sunk after a storm hit Port d’Andratx in Mallorca over the weekend.

The local publication, Diario De Mallorca, is reporting that strong winds and swell caused the 34-metre Paradise and another smaller, unnamed yacht to repeatedly hit the side of the dock.

The hulls of both boats suffered major damage and they began sinking.

Superyacht Paradise following a storm at Port d'Andratx, Mallorca

Paradise can be seen partially submerged. Credit: You Tube

Troops were drafted in to try and prevent the vessels from sinking completely. Officers from the local Police Andratx were also brought in.

The incident took place on Saturday morning.

A damaged superyacht after a storm hits Port d'Andratx, Mallorca

Part of the damage to Paradise’s hull. Credit: You Tube

Paradise was built in 2003 by Ferretti Group’s Custom Line division.

It has a composite hull and superstructure, and is powered by twin MTU 2775 hp engines.

Divers in the water at Port d'Andratx, Mallorca,

Divers try to save the yacht. Credit: You Tube

At the time of the incident, the superyacht was up for sale with an asking price of €3,400,000.