Hostess on British sailboat found dead after vessel fire at Italian port

A WOMAN working as a hostess on a British sailboat has been found dead after the vessel caught fire overnight as authorities launch an investigation. Giulia Maccaroni, 29, was sleeping on board the 22-metre sailboat anchored at an Italian port when a blaze erupted in the early hours of yesterday morning – but her body was found without any burns. NewsflashGiulia Maccaroni was asleep on the boat when it caught on fire[/caption] NewsflashAuthorities are investigating the 29-year-old’s death[/caption] The hostess, from Rome, had told other crew members that she was feeling tired after a cruise and went to sleep while the vessel was stopped at a marina in Naples. It is believed she was unaware of the fire and probably suffocated in her sleep. Firefighters found her dead body below deck without burns or other injuries, according to the news site La Stampa. The Port Authority has launched an investigation into the fire, and the victim’s body was taken to a forensics facility to undergo an autopsy. Meanwhile, the authorities are continuing to recover the damaged vessel named “Morgane” which sails under the flag of the UK and is managed by a local company in Naples. The blaze mainly damaged the outside of the sailboat. Most read in The Sun 'HE STARTED SHOUTING' Kerry Katona gives back £20,000 Rottweiler after it savages son's arm FIEND'S CONFESSION Levi Bellfield confesses to being in area on day Russells were murdered LILIBET MEET…LILIBET Meghan and Harry make audacious bid for UK summit with the Queen 'OTHER WOMAN' There were 3 of us in my relationship: Me, Zack & his EastEnders lover Maisie VILLA THRILLERS Love Island girls share epic transformations as they enjoy new glam lives LITTLE OX Little Mix's Perrie and footie ace Alex finally reveal their newborn son's name After being informed of the Giulia’s death, family members are travelling down from Rome to identify the body and assist the authorities with any questions. The cause of the fire is still unknown and the investigation is ongoing. NewsflashGiulia worked as a hostess on the British sailboat[/caption] We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun news desk? Email us at exclusive@the-sun.co.uk or call 02077824104. You can WhatsApp us on 07423 720 250. We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours Click here to get The Sun newspaper delivered for FREE for the next six weeks.