Said our seaworthy source: “The Venus came into contact with the Lady Moura — which was also anchored,” adding that on Jobs’ boat, “No family was on board, only crew.”
The insider said the accident happened when, “The wind changed very suddenly, picking up from a breeze to 55 knots over the course of a few minutes.”
Jobs’ yacht as it heads toward the Mexican billionaire’s vessel. Instagram / Ricardo Salinas
The source said, “Neither boat ‘dragged anchor,’” but alleged that the Lady Moura was, “on a chain double the length [to be] expected in the depth of water they were in… Both captains were in discussion immediately following the incident about minor repairs needed.”
The outlet reported that the billionaire could be heard saying in Spanish, “I would like to know what the captain and crew were doing that they didn’t see a yacht the size of mine in front of me. Good thing nothing but a scratch happened, but it’s a big scratch that’s going to [cost] a lot to fix.”
The Lady Moura originally cost $200 million. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Jobs’ boat originally cost roughly $120 million, reports have said. GT/SPREAD Sources said both boats were anchored at the time of the minor crash. EPA
The 256-foot Venus was custom created for Steve Jobs, and designed by Philippe Starck. But the late Apple founder never got a chance to use the boat before his 2011 death and it went to his widow.
At 344 feet, the Lady Moura was previously owned by a Saudi businessman and cost $200 million before it was reportedly bought for $125 million by Pliego, the third richest person in Mexico.
Pliego could reportedly be heard saying in the video the “big scratch” will cost “a lot to fix.” Instagram / Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a billionaire businessman who runs banking, telecommunications and retail companies. Bloomberg via Getty Images
Pliego is a billionaire businessman who runs banking, telecommunications and retail companies.
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