The superyacht Bayesian, which sank off the coast of Sicily last year killing seven people, has been raised from the seabed. This recovery allows for important inspections and further investigations into the circumstances surrounding the disaster.
Sunken Superyacht Bayesian Recovered from Sicilian Seabed After Tragic Disaster
Sunken Superyacht Bayesian Recovered from Sicilian Seabed After Tragic Disaster
A year after tragedy, the luxury yacht Bayesian is lifted for investigation and inspections.
The luxury vessel, owned by British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, was retrieved by a crane after nearly a year underwater. Italian officials confirmed the operation commenced to facilitate a series of inspections mandated by the public prosecutor’s office, leading to its later complete removal from the water. The Bayesian had 22 individuals on board when it sank during extreme weather conditions on August 19, 2022, resulting in the tragic loss of Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and five others.
Last month, it was reported that the crew and Lynch were not aware of the vessel's susceptibility to capsizing under wind speeds exceeding 73 mph. This revelation contributed to ongoing investigations, including one by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), which noted that winds reaching over 80 mph struck the yacht before it capsized. Eyewitness accounts described the yacht sinking within minutes amid unexpected weather deteriorations.
Footage from the recovery operation illustrates the damaged hull of the 56-meter (183 ft) yacht being hoisted from the water, revealing its muddy-covered structure. The ship is set to be transported to the port of Termini Imerese for further scrutinization by investigators. The ongoing inquiry is vital to piecing together information regarding the capsizing, with previous salvage efforts interrupted due to a diver's fatal accident during operations in May.
Onboard during the disaster were prominent figures, including Morgan Stanley’s chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, along with US lawyer Chris Morvillo and Canadian chef Recaldo Thomas. Only 15 passengers, including Lynch’s wife Angela Bacares, survived the tragic sinking.
Last month, it was reported that the crew and Lynch were not aware of the vessel's susceptibility to capsizing under wind speeds exceeding 73 mph. This revelation contributed to ongoing investigations, including one by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB), which noted that winds reaching over 80 mph struck the yacht before it capsized. Eyewitness accounts described the yacht sinking within minutes amid unexpected weather deteriorations.
Footage from the recovery operation illustrates the damaged hull of the 56-meter (183 ft) yacht being hoisted from the water, revealing its muddy-covered structure. The ship is set to be transported to the port of Termini Imerese for further scrutinization by investigators. The ongoing inquiry is vital to piecing together information regarding the capsizing, with previous salvage efforts interrupted due to a diver's fatal accident during operations in May.
Onboard during the disaster were prominent figures, including Morgan Stanley’s chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, along with US lawyer Chris Morvillo and Canadian chef Recaldo Thomas. Only 15 passengers, including Lynch’s wife Angela Bacares, survived the tragic sinking.
