27m Yacht Manta Sinks in Corsica After Striking a Reef

By Katia Damborsky

A 27-meter Canados yacht called Manta has sunk off the coast of the French island of Corsica after striking a shallow reef and taking on water. A total of 11 people were rescued, according to the local coastguard.

The incident, which happened on 15 August at 6.33am local time, involved a first response of 17 people, including three divers and one medical assistant.  The team arrived to find the 11 passengers had already evacuated and were safely transferred to rescue RIBs and brought back to shore at Propriano in Corsica.

Despite "best efforts", the yacht sunk in shallow water close to Senetosa lighthouse, close to the commune of Sartène.

An operation to remove the wreck will be implemented and in the meantime, the local authorities have put in a swimming ban in the local vicinity.