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Video captures the moment 160-foot ‘007’ superyacht sinks in greece.

Sunken but not stirred.

Footage captured the calamitous moment that a massive superyacht named “007” sank — with five passengers inside — in Greece

The maritime disaster occurred Friday night after the 160-foot vessel, which reportedly sails under a British flag but is owned by a Swiss businessman, experienced a GPS malfunction off Kythos Island, SWNS reported. This reportedly prompted the captain to bring it closer to shore than was advisable.

As a result, the James Bond-themed luxury boat hit the rocks, and began taking on water with five passengers inside.

“In trying not to be sunk, he sailed closer to shore, in less than 10 meters depth — and that’s how the ship got to that position,” explained a boat owner who witnessed the catastrophe.

Accompanying footage, uploaded to YouTube, shows the swanky vessel, which sports a helipad, lying half-sunken on its side around 50 feet from the nearby Kolona Beach.

The pleasure cruiser hit the rocks off Kythos Island, Greece at around 11pm on Friday.

Thankfully, all five passengers were rescued and transported to safety before the “007” sank. “No people were hurt,” described the aforementioned eyewitness. “The coastguard was immediately aware and sent help in the night.”

Rescuers also erected an anti-pollution perimeter in the area, although there was reportedly “no diesel leakage or damage to the scenery,” the bystander said.

The luxury vessel boasted a helipad, five cabins including a master suite, and other features befitting its James Bond namesake.

Local authorities will launch a probe into the sinking of the “007,” which was delivered in 2006 by the Bodrum-based shipyard Aegean Yacht, but whose owner remains unknown.

Along with a helipad, the superyacht reportedly boasts five cabins, including a master suite, and can reportedly sleep ten people.

This isn’t the first time a luxury vessel has visited Davy Jones’ locker of late. Last month, heart-pounding footage emerged of a 130-foot superyacht capsizing and sinking stern-first into the water off the Italian coast.

In February, a Ukrainian man was arrested for partially sinking his Russian tycoon boss’s $7.7 million luxury super yacht in Spain in protest over the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine.

The pleasure cruiser hit the rocks off Kythos Island, Greece at around 11pm on Friday.

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007 Yacht – 49.0m Luxury Superyacht

The 007 yacht is a well-proportioned motor yacht built by Aegean Yachts . This Turkey-based yacht firm specializes in building fully customized steel and aluminum yachts and refit services,  purchasing, selling, and managing a substantial number of yachts.

The company was established in 1978 and has provided services to distinguished clients from all around the world.

007 yacht was formerly known as Amazon A, which was built in 2006 in Aegean’s Bodrum shipyard, then refitted and renamed Royal Enterprise. 

*The yacht sunk off the coast of Greece in September 2022 and is currently being salvaged*

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2006
12 knots
Caterpillar
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007 yacht interior

007 offers a luxurious interior with spacious suites for guests and staff alike. Guests will surely feel relaxed in her cozy ambiance with her exquisite furniture that boasts elegance and opulent wooden flair.

The interior is decorated with wooden touches and adorned with beige and orange fabrics that match the vibe of the rooms.

She is decorated with understated elegance in accordance with her owner’s taste.

Her design offers a warm, comfortable and informal atmosphere for socializing onboard or relaxing outside on her expansive sun decks.

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Both her naval architecture and exterior were completed by Yavuz Osman Mete, a yacht designer based in Turkey who has designed 12 yachts and created the maritime architecture for 14 other yachts. 

007 has been refitted and now features a small copter landing area at the top and was also repainted in black with an orange lining on the edges. 

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Accommodation

Her interior layout offers the perfect environment for living onboard with family or friends as she can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising one VIP cabin and four guest suites. 

The design and accommodations of the 007 yacht were carefully planned to include privacy, safety, and entertainment in mind. 

She can also accommodate up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience that will leave you feeling refreshed when it’s time to go back home.

007 exudes a perfect “home-away-from-home” vibe. The living area offers a casual and inviting atmosphere, with plenty of space for everyone to stretch out or dine together while being entertained by state-of-the-art entertainment systems. 

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Specifications

This grand yacht’s superstructure is built in aluminum with three teak decks. She is a monohull yacht with a displacement configuration. 

Her original length was 32 meters, and her overall length is now 49 meters. She has a beam of 8 meters, a draught of 3.65 meters, and a gross tonnage of 400 GT.

She can comfortably cruise at 10 knots but can reach a maximum speed of 12 knots.

Her water tanks store around 12,000 liters of fresh water for everyone’s consumption, while her fuel tanks can store up to 13,000 liters.

She is propelled by twin screw propellers and makes use of twin reliable Caterpillar diesel engines with a total of 1300 horsepower or 969 kilowatts.

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007 is currently registered under the United Kingdom flag, the 4th most popular flagship for superyachts, with a total of 832 yachts registered. Additionally, she is in the top 30% by LOA in the world. 

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In September 2022 the 007 yacht ran aground in the waters of Kythnos before completely submerging in Kolona Bay.

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James Bond-Themed Superyacht Called '007' Sinks Within Yards of Greek Beach

"In trying not to be sunk, he sailed closer to shore," a boat owner who watched the event unfold said of the captain's actions

Five passengers aboard a superyacht named in honor of British superspy James Bond had to be rescued after it capsized and began sinking yards away from a Greek beach Friday.

The 160-foot superyacht named "007" experienced a GPS malfunction around 50 feet from the beaches of Kolona Bay on the Mediterranean island of Kythnos, SWNS reported.

"They say that the captain had some depth problem and he hit the bottom," a boat owner said about the vessel's captain, per SWNS

"In trying not to be sunk, he sailed closer to shore, in less than 10 meters depth — and that's how the ship got to that position." Thankfully, nobody was hurt in the incident, added SWNS.

"The coastguard was immediately aware and sent help in the night," the local continued, per SWNS.

"Next morning they put an antipollution perimeter," the boat owner continued. "It appears there was no diesel leakage or damage to the scenery."

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According to SuperYacht Times , the "007" was developed by Aegean Yachts in 2006 and can accommodate up to 10 people. It also has a steel hull and aluminum superstructure.

In true James Bond style, however, the identity of the owner has not been revealed.

The sinking of the 007 follows the demise of a 131-foot superyacht named My Saga, which capsized nine miles off the coast of Catanzaro, Italy in August.

Shocking footage released by the Italian coast guard showed the vessel sinking stern-first near the Catanzaro Marina.

According to the BBC , "the Italian coast guard rescued all nine people on board – four passengers and five crew. The outlet reported the ship was heading from Gallipoli to Milazzo.

An investigation of the incident is ongoing and it is still unclear what caused the yacht to sink.

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You could say that 2022 has not been a good year for superyachts in general, and you wouldn’t be completely off the mark. In between seizures and legal complications, and what seems like an increased number of totaling incidents, superyacht-watching has definitely gotten more… dramatic this past year.

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We can now add another incident to that ever-growing list: 007, a superyacht delivered by Aegean Yachts in 2006, has sunk after running aground off the coast of Greece. It happened on Friday night (September 2), with reports in the local  media  saying that the captain hit rocks under the surface of the water.

The ship is now almost completely submerged in Kolona Bay in Kythnos, in the Cyclades island chain in Greece, only some 15 meters (49.2 feet) from the beach. The Greek Coast Guard has confirmed the incident but, for the time being, it can’t speak on the circumstances surrounding it – and for very good reason, since an investigation into the cause is still underway.

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The good news is that the five people onboard the vessel were rescued by the Coast Guard and transported to safety. The other piece of good news is that Coast Guard personnel was able to contain the superyacht with a floating sea wall, and there have been no reports of pollution as of the time of press. Given the location of the wreck, it is very likely that a recovery operation will be attempted.

The captain called in for help after running aground, as the ship started taking on water. Shortly afterwards, 007 listed on the port side, and eventually capsized. Photos and videos have emerged on social media showing the extent of the damage, and you will find some of them included in this article.

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007 is a 49-meter (160-foot) superyacht that wasn’t available for charter, but was often described as the perfect family boat. Initially delivered as a 32-meter (105-footer) under the name Royal Enterprise, at the Bodrum shipyard in Turkey, it’s been through several refits, which have contributed to its current explorer-like, more aggressive silhouette. These refits included a lengthening of the hull to 49 meters (160 feet), adding another deck, and a small touch-and-go helipad on top.

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With a design by Yavuz Mete, 007 offered accommodation for 10 guests and 5 crew. Powered by twin Caterpillar engines that developed a total of 1,300 hp, it could travel at a top speed of 12 knots (13.8 mph / 22.2 kph). None of that matters now, as it’s come to what could possibly be its end on the rocky shore of Greece.

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49m  /  160'9 | aegean yacht | 2006.

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  • RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification
  • Sleeps 10 overnight
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The 49m/160'9" motor yacht '007' (ex. Amazon A) was built by Aegean Yacht in Turkey at their Bodrum shipyard. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Yavuz Mete.

Guest Accommodation

007 has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Range & Performance

007 is built with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure, with teak decks. 007 comfortably cruises at 11 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots. Her low draft of 2.1m/6'11" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 8,000 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification society rules.

Length 49m / 160'9
Beam 8m / 26'3
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Length 49m / 160'9
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007 is a 49.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Turkey by Aegean Yacht and delivered in 2006.

Her top speed is 13.0 kn and her cruising speed is 12.0 kn and her power comes from two Cummins diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a 8.0 m beam.

She was designed by Yavuz Osman Mete , who also completed the naval architecture. Yavuz Osman Mete has designed 12 yachts and created the naval architecture for 14 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

007 underwent a full-scale rebuild that finished in 2018.

007 is in the top 10% by LOA in the world. She is one of 513 motor yachts in the 45-50m size range.

007 is registered under the United Kingdom flag, the 4th most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 902 yachts registered

Specifications

  • Previous Names: AMAZON A,ROYAL ENTERPRISE
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Yacht Subtype: Displacement
  • Builder: Aegean Yacht
  • Naval Architect: Yavuz Osman Mete
  • Exterior Designer: Yavuz Osman Mete
  • Refits: 2018

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The Disco Volante (from Italian meaning "Flying Disc" or "Flying Saucer") was a fictional luxury hydrofoil yacht owned by SPECTRE operative Emilio Largo . The vessel first appeared in Ian Fleming 's 1962 novel Thunderball and was later featured in its 1965 James Bond film adaptation of the same name . The vessel was subsequently re-imagined as the Superyacht Flying Saucer for the unofficial 1983 James Bond film Never Say Never Again and was mentioned in the 2015 mobile video game James Bond: World of Espionage .

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Novel appearance [ ]

The motor yacht, Disco Volante, was a hydrofoil craft, built for Emilio Largo with £200,000 of SPECTRE funds by the Italian constructors, Leopoldo Rodrigues, of Messina. [1] With a hull of aluminium and magnesium alloy, two Daimler-Benz four-stroke diesels supercharged by twin Brown-Boveri turbo superchargers, the Disco Volante could move her 100 tons at around fifty knots, with a cruising range at that speed of around four hundred miles. [1] An expensive vessel, its design had been chosen for the organization's scheme due to its unique combination of speed, cargo/passenger space, high stability, and the essential shallow draft for Bahamian waters. [1] In addition, the Disco Volante assisted Largo in maintaining his front as a millionaire treasure hunter. The vessel was shipped out to the Florida Keys by the South Atlantic route six months prior to the events of Thunderball and served as the method by which Largo moved their stolen atomic bombs.

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A luxurious craft, it was decked out with sleeping quarters, living areas and many other luxuries. It was purchased with SPECTRE funds for £250,000. The craft plays a pivotal role in the seizure and transportation of two nuclear warheads. It is a high-tech ship that possesses a number of smaller underwater submarine craft. The crew in the movie wear shirts that say "M.Y. Disco Volante". The "M.Y." presumably stands for the ship prefix "Motor Yacht."

The Disco Volante was used primarily for the seizure and transportation of two nuclear warheads stolen from a hijacked Vulcan bomber. As part of SPECTRE 's plan, the Vulcan bomber would fly to the prearranged rendevous point with the Disco Volante and make a difficult landing on water, using the underwater landing lights which had been set up nearby. Frogmen would then recover the warheads and return to the ship through its underwater hatch. Once onboard, the bombs would be relocated to an atoll hiding place; awaiting the time when Largo would return with the Disco Volante to move the weapons to their target: Miami.

In the movie adaptation of Thunderball, the ship is destroyed during a pitched battle between Largo and Bond. With no one at the helm and the steering jammed, the ship ran aground at full speed and burst into flames.

The Disco Volante consisted really of two vessels, a front hydrofoil and a rear attached "cocoon", this enabled the hydrofoil to be detached and move independently at high speed. It included an underwater hatch for loading the bombs and giving access for divers.

Gadgets [ ]

Aside from its underwater hatch, the vessel's cinematic counterpart came equipped with numerous pieces of equipment which were not included in the novel Thunderball , including:

— The vessel is equipped with a concealed opening on the underside of its hull, below the waterline, accessed via a moon pool. The hatch allows divers and equipment to be covertly deployed from the ship.
— The aft end of the vessel can be jettisoned from the ship and is armed with a pair of .50 BMG caliber Browning M2 machine guns and an armored Lahti L-39 Anti-Tank Rifle.
 — In addition to other counter-measures, a smoke screen can be vented from the aft of the ship.

Behind the scenes [ ]

The real craft used in the film was a hydrofoil ferry, The Flying Fish, built by Rodriquez Cantieri Navali, who had built the first successful one at Freccia del Sole. The "cocoon" was built on set. It was purchased for the film for $500,000 and brought from Puerto Rico to Miami for refitting and refurbishment. The hydrofoil never sailed again after the filming. It was rented as a stationary houseboat, docked at a marina on Miami's MacArthur Causeway, until it sank at the dock in the early 1980s.

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References [ ]

  • ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Fleming, Ian (2012). Thunderball . Random House, pp.143-144. ISBN 978-1448139330 .
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  1. Video captures moment 160-foot '007' superyacht sinks

    Footage captured the calamitous moment that a massive superyacht named "007" sank — with five passengers inside — in Greece. The maritime disaster occurred Friday night after the 160-foot ...

  2. 007 Yacht

    This year, Spirit Yachts returns to the big screen alongside 007 in the 25th Bond film, Casino Royale: The scene portraying Daniel Craig and Eva Green cruising into Venice onboard a Spirit 54 is now world famous. Having been handcrafted by Spirit Yachts' skilled team of boat-builders in Suffolk, the yacht (a 54 foot design named Spirit) was ...

  3. MY 007

    007 was a monohull yacht with an aluminum superstructure and three teak wood decks. Originally, the ship was 32 m (105 ft 0 in) long, but this was later expanded to 49 m (160 ft 9 in) long. It had a beam of 8 m (26 ft 3 in), a draft of 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in), and a gross tonnage of 400 GT.The ship's two diesel engines provided 1,300 horsepower, allowing for a cruising speed of 10 knots and a ...

  4. Millionaire's abandoned, capsized 007 superyacht finally refloated

    A James Bond-themed superyacht, aptly called 007 and restyled to resemble something the world-famous spy would sail, has been refloated, six full months after it was intentionally run aground. On September 2, 2022, 007 ran aground off the coast of Greece, in Kolona Bay, some 15 meters (49.2 feet) from the beach.

  5. Salvage operation underway for grounded 49m superyacht 007 in Greece

    A salvage operation is underway to remove the 49-metre Aegean Yacht 007 from her current resting place in the waters of Kythnos, in the Cyclades island chain in Greece. The yacht was hoisted into an upright position in the early hours of March 21, and a post by the mayor of Kythnos, Mr Stamatios Garderis, said "it's a matter of hours to remove 007".

  6. Superyacht 007 Salvage Operation Underway in Greece

    Superyacht 007 Salvage Operation Underway in Greece. By YATCO Posted on March 23, 2023 News. An update on the salvage operation to remove 49m (161ft) Aegean Yacht 007 was released following her sinking in September 2022. Mayor Stamatios Garderis of the island of Kythnos, in the Cyclades shared photos with the caption, "Ready to set sail.

  7. 007 Yacht

    The 007 yacht is a well-proportioned motor yacht built by Aegean Yachts.This Turkey-based yacht firm specializes in building fully customized steel and aluminum yachts and refit services, purchasing, selling, and managing a substantial number of yachts.

  8. Spirit 46 Yacht

    Built for action, the 46-foot Spirit 46 was selected as the ideal boat for Bond: built for action, for sailing around the bay for a swim, or to travel the world at a moment's notice. The yacht used for filming was The Happenstance and its first scenes shot on 29 April 2019 in the waters off Banana Wharf near Port Antonio, Jamaica.

  9. JAMES BOND €2.35 Million Superyacht Tour : 1975/2016 007 ...

    A fabulous classic steel superyacht and a 007 boat!Sponsored by: https://www.boatsandyachtswarranty.com In association with:In association with:https://www.i...

  10. 007 Yacht

    007 is a motor yacht with an overall length of m. The yacht's builder is Aegean Yacht from Turkey, who launched 007 in 2006. The superyacht has a beam of m, a draught of m and a volume of . GT.. 007 features exterior design by Yavuz Mete. Up to 10 guests can be accommodated on board the superyacht, 007, and she also has accommodation for 5 crew members, including the ship's captain. 007 has a ...

  11. James Bond-Themed Superyacht Called 007 Sinks Yards from Greek Beach

    James Bond-Themed Superyacht Called '007' Sinks Within Yards of Greek Beach "In trying not to be sunk, he sailed closer to shore," a boat owner who watched the event unfold said of the captain's ...

  12. 49m superyacht 007 refloated following salvage operation in Greece

    The salvage of the 49m superyacht 007 which sank in Greece last month, has now begun. See more. Casualty 49m superyacht 007 refloated following salvage operation in Greece. Written by SuperYacht Times. Wed, 22 Mar 2023 | 16:15.

  13. James Bond yachts: The best boats that have welcomed 007 on board

    As well as using the yacht for a day of fishing out on the water, 007 sails her to Cuba for an undercover mission in partnership with new agent Paloma. Built in Ipswich by British yard and official James Bond partner Spirit Yachts, the boat is a custom-made modern classic characterised by long overhangs and flush decks. She can reach 18 knots ...

  14. James Bond Themed 49m Superyacht 007

    James Bond Themed 49m Superyacht 007 | Refloated Following Salvage OperationA 49m James Bond-themed superyacht named 0 0 7 has set sail once more just months...

  15. Luxury Superyacht 007 Sinks off Kythnos, Greece

    The 49-meter superyacht 007 sank off the island of Kythnos, Greece on Friday night, according to the Hellenic Coast Guard. No one was hurt. The incident took place at Kolona Bay, where one of the most picturesque beaches in Greece is located. It is a favorite destination for yachts. On Saturday morning, the Coast Guard announced that the yacht ...

  16. 49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece

    The 49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece last night, believed to be off Kythons Island. See more. Casualty 49m Aegean superyacht 007 sinks in Greece ... SuperYacht Times is the authority in yachting. News, yachts for sale & charter and superyacht intelligence. SuperYacht Times is the authority in yachting. News, yachts for sale & yachts ...

  17. Superyacht 007 sinks after running aground in Greece

    007 is a 49-meter (160-foot) superyacht that wasn't available for charter, but was often described as the perfect family boat. Initially delivered as a 32-meter (105-footer) under the name Royal Enterprise, at the Bodrum shipyard in Turkey, it's been through several refits, which have contributed to its current explorer-like, more aggressive silhouette.

  18. 007 Yacht

    The 49m/160'9" motor yacht '007' (ex. Amazon A) was built by Aegean Yacht in Turkey at their Bodrum shipyard. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Yavuz Mete. Guest Accommodation. 007 has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 suites comprising one VIP cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew ...

  19. 007 yacht (Aegean Yacht, 49m, 2006)

    007 is a 49.0 m Motor Yacht, built in Turkey by Aegean Yacht and delivered in 2006. Her top speed is 13.0 kn and her cruising speed is 12.0 kn and her power comes from two Cummins diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms, with 5 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a 8.0 m beam.

  20. Disco Volante

    The Disco Volante (from Italian meaning "Flying Disc" or "Flying Saucer") was a fictional luxury hydrofoil yacht owned by SPECTRE operative Emilio Largo. The vessel first appeared in Ian Fleming's 1962 novel Thunderball and was later featured in its 1965 James Bond film adaptation of the same name. The vessel was subsequently re-imagined as the Superyacht Flying Saucer for the unofficial 1983 ...

  21. From Russia With Love Boat Chase

    A chance to rewatch the boat chase. "Ahoy Mr Bond"…. This boat chase in From Russia With Love was originally filmed on location in Turkey but director Terence Young felt the boats were moving too slow, so the sequence was reshot in Scotland. Can you tell?

  22. ELEGANT 007 yacht charter

    The yacht broker Arcon Yachts offers charter of motor yacht ELEGANT 007. Year of construction - 2005/2017; length - 75.5 m; price - €525,000 per week.

  23. ABERTON Moscow Russia Official Dealer

    AZIMUT YACHTS - ABERTON is the official Azimut Yachts dealer in Moscow, Russia. We're always here to help. Experience the luxury of Azimut Yachts now. Yachts ... + 007-495-9807700. Email: [email protected]. Website: azimutyachts.ru. Social: SALES. Monday: 10:00 - 19:00