Hong Kong’s Iconic Floating Jumbo Restaurant Sinks In South China Sea

A floating restaurant in Hong Kong which is an iconic landmark for nearly 50 years has drowned into the South China Sea.
According to the BBC, the Jumbo Floating Restaurant reversed almost a week after the process to pull it to the secret location begins. The parent company, Aberdeen Restaurant Enterprises, said that “very sad about the incident” but added that no crew members were injured.

The restaurant owner told me that the ship began to give tips on Saturday when experiencing “bad conditions,” according to independent. Water reportedly began to enter the ship when passing through the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. “Apart from the efforts of the withdrawal company responsible for the journey to save the ship, unfortunately, it was reversed on Sunday,” the company added.

Large floating restaurants have become a financial burden for shareholders after it remains closed since 2020 due to Pandemi Coronavirus. More than 3 billion guests are believed to have eaten Cantonese for many years, including Queen Elizabeth II, Hollywood actor Tom Cruise and British businessman Richard Branson. Restaurants are even displayed in several films, including the film James Bond.

However, Pandemi Covid-19 gave a fatal blow business when visitors turned around. But the Melco International Development operator also stated last month that the business has not been profitable since 2013 and made a big loss

According to the BBC, marine engineers have been rented to check the restaurant floating before they should be pulled. All relevant agreements have also been obtained, the owner said. The ship will remain in a secret location while waiting for a new operator.