If you’re going to spend $2.5 million on a yacht, you’d like

If you’re going to spend $2.5 million on a yacht, you’d like it to be able to float. Tthe SS Jiugang wasn’t able to meet that basic requirement.

The Chinese vessel made her maiden voyage in the Yellow River. Although “voyage” probably isn’t the right word. “Fiasco” is more appropriate, because the boat instantly sank as it was pushed into the water.

According to Gizmodo, the accident was caused by “improper handling from the builders who mistakenly estimated the water level causing the water level to exceed the limit.” Either way, rescue workers eventually pulled the boat from the water for repairs.