The luxury superyacht Bayesian has been successfully raised from the seabed off Sicily's coast nearly one year after it tragically sank, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals among the 22 aboard. Italian officials confirmed that the vessel, owned by the late British tech billionaire Mike Lynch, will undergo a series of inspections upon its retrieval by crane, before being permanently removed from the water.
During the sinking incident on August 19 last year, Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among the casualties, alongside five others, including notable figures such as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy. The luxury yacht was reportedly moored off Porticello when it succumbed to sudden and intense weather conditions.
Recent investigations revealed that neither Mr. Lynch nor the crew was aware of the vessel's structural vulnerabilities, including its critical susceptibility to wind forces exceeding 73 mph, which could potentially lead to capsizing. Footage from the salvage operation depicted the 56-meter yacht being hoisted from the depths, with some damage evident along its hull.
Survivors from the incident included Lynch's wife Angela Bacares and 15 others who were rescued amidst chaos as the yacht sank within mere minutes. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reported prior to access to the wreckage, indicating that winds reaching upwards of 80 mph were responsible for flooding the yacht swiftly during the disaster.
The operation to recover the Bayesian faced interruptions, notably prompted by the tragic death of a diver involved in the recovery efforts. Authorities stress the importance of retrieving the vessel to fully comprehend the circumstances leading to its catastrophic sinking, with both UK and Italian investigations proceeding concurrently. The yacht will be taken to Termini Imerese, where Italian prosecutors are based, to further examine the wreck for clues regarding the events of that fateful night.
During the sinking incident on August 19 last year, Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah were among the casualties, alongside five others, including notable figures such as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy. The luxury yacht was reportedly moored off Porticello when it succumbed to sudden and intense weather conditions.
Recent investigations revealed that neither Mr. Lynch nor the crew was aware of the vessel's structural vulnerabilities, including its critical susceptibility to wind forces exceeding 73 mph, which could potentially lead to capsizing. Footage from the salvage operation depicted the 56-meter yacht being hoisted from the depths, with some damage evident along its hull.
Survivors from the incident included Lynch's wife Angela Bacares and 15 others who were rescued amidst chaos as the yacht sank within mere minutes. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) reported prior to access to the wreckage, indicating that winds reaching upwards of 80 mph were responsible for flooding the yacht swiftly during the disaster.
The operation to recover the Bayesian faced interruptions, notably prompted by the tragic death of a diver involved in the recovery efforts. Authorities stress the importance of retrieving the vessel to fully comprehend the circumstances leading to its catastrophic sinking, with both UK and Italian investigations proceeding concurrently. The yacht will be taken to Termini Imerese, where Italian prosecutors are based, to further examine the wreck for clues regarding the events of that fateful night.
