Superyacht named after super-spy sinks off Greek coast

A superyacht named after the world's most famous fictional spy has spectacularly sunk off the coast of Greece.

The "007" was caught on camera fallen onto one side in shallow waters.

The vessel apparently experienced a GPS malfunction before hitting rocks and taking on water.

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Five people on board were rescued before the superyacht went down.

The ship was built for luxury, with five cabins and a helipad.

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The New York Post reported that the yacht flies under a UK flag, but is owned by a Swiss businessman.

In Ian Fleming's biography of his super-spy, James Bond also claims Swiss heritage through his mother, while several of the iconic films have been shot in the country.

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