British holidaymaker describes ‘nightmare’ ordeal after 137ft yacht capsizes

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A British man has spoken of how his dream holiday turned into a "nightmare" after a 137ft yacht capsized in an area known as Egypt’s “Bermuda Triangle”. The company that organized the trip is not willing to pay a single cent.” Speaking to The Telegraph, Carlton Fleet - the owner of Carlton Queen - said: “Needless to say, the safe return of all those on board bears testament to the crew members’ effective management of the situation, which spared the lives of all passengers. The captain fired six flares in the air immediately upon the occurrence of the accident, which alerted a cargo ship to the need for help, prompting it to change its course and secure the area.” It added in a statement to Divernet: “While we are deeply saddened about the accident, we are relieved by the safe return of all guests and crew-members to shore, the Egyptian authorities are currently investigating the incident, and our staff-members and crew are co-operating with them to identify the reasons for the boat’s capsizing. “The Carlton Fleet team emphasises that Carlton Queen, which was recently renovated, had undergone all required maintenance works, passed all inspections, and was fit for operations as confirmed by technical reports.” It claimed that an offer of compensation was rejected and said guests had made “threats” for bigger payments.