A tragic incident has occurred on the historic motor yacht Cujo, once used by Princess Diana and her boyfriend Dodi Al-Fayed during their last summer holiday in the south of France. The 19 m (62 ft) luxury liner sank 21 miles (35 km) off Beaulieu-sur-Mer after issuing a distress call. All seven passengers on board were rescued by crews from Antibes before the yacht sank into the depths of the Mediterranean Sea, coming to rest at 2500m (8200ft).
Cujo gained worldwide attention in 1997 when Al-Fayed welcomed Princess Diana on board, a year after her divorce from Prince Charles.
The yacht’s intriguing history dates back to 1972, when it was built in Italy for businessman John von Neumann, who was looking to own the world’s fastest motor yacht. Equipped with two 18-cylinder engines, Cujo had a maximum speed of 42 knots.
After passing through several owners, Cujo finally found itself in the possession of Dodi Al-Fayed. However, the car crash in central Paris on August 31, 1997, which claimed the lives of Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed, marked the beginning of Cujo’s eventual decline.
The yacht faced a period of neglect before being decommissioned in 1999 and was left in storage for years until the new owners embarked on her restoration.
Today, as the once iconic ship lies at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, memories of Princess Diana’s last summer aboard Cujo continue to evoke emotions and serve as a reminder of the lasting legacy she left behind.
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