Ex-NFL owner's stunning $200m superyacht breaks down as it's forced to 'limp back' to the UK coast

The $200million (£149m) superyacht belonging to former NFL team owner Dan Snyder was forced to return to the UK last week after suffering a mechanical problem.

The luxury 305ft long vessel reportedly lost power while travelling through the Bay of Biscay, just off the coast of France. Reports have claimed it suffered engine failure.

Named Lady S, the yacht belonging to the former Washington Commanders owner then had to make a humiliating journey back to the UK.

It reportedly 'limped' back towards land at just 1.5 knots after losing all power and eventually docked in the Cornwall town of Falmouth where it underwent repairs.

Several engineers have reportedly flown onto the yacht using its helipad, including one from Holland, where it was manufactured.

It remains unclear if Snyder, who is said to be worth in excess of $4.5billion (£3.3bn) and spends a lot of time in London, was on board during the unfortunate incident.

Built in the Netherlands and completed in 2019, the superyacht has seven cabins and can host 12 guests.

Lady S boasts a stunning $3m (£2.2m) IMAX cinema room, its own spa and beach club, as well as an ice-cold plunge pool. 

It also houses a versatile sports court that allows guests to play basketball, volleyball, football, badminton and golf. 

According to The Sun, the vessel is still moored at Falmouth Harbor and can be hired for a staggering weekly rate of around $1.8m (£1.3m).

Once it has been fixed, the yacht is believed to making another stop in Truro - also in Cornwall. 

Snyder decided to sell the Commanders in 2022 and eventually received a mammoth $6bn (£4.4bn) from a group led by Josh Harris and his Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.

Under Snyder's leadership, the Commanders amassed just six playoff appearances in 24 seasons.

Last season's run to the NFC title game under their new ownership was the Commanders' first push past the divisional round since 1991.