Important findings from the investigation highlight the vessel's vulnerability to extreme weather conditions, emphasizing the need for further inquiry.
Sunken Bayesian Superyacht Recovered Near Sicily A Year After Tragedy
Sunken Bayesian Superyacht Recovered Near Sicily A Year After Tragedy
The luxury yacht’s recovery follows an investigation into its tragic sinking, which resulted in the deaths of seven individuals.
The luxury superyacht Bayesian has finally been raised from the depths of the Sicilian seabed nearly a year after it tragically sank off the coast, leading to the deaths of seven of the 22 people on board. Italian officials confirmed that the vessel, owned by British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, will be held for a detailed inspection by the local public prosecutor's office before its complete removal from the water.
The incident, which occurred on August 19, 2022, took a devastating toll, claiming the lives of Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, along with five others. Investigators previously reported that the crew was unaware that wind speeds exceeding 73 mph could lead to the yacht’s capsizing. This unsettling detail emerged from a recent investigation, which suggested that exceedingly high wind gusts played a critical role in the vessel’s failure.
Images from the salvage operation showcase the 56-meter yacht being hoisted out of the water by cranes, revealing the hull's significant damage and mud accumulation. The name of the yacht, barely discernible on the stern, can be seen as it is cautiously brought to the surface. It is anticipated that the vessel will be taken to Termini Imerese, the nearest port, where ongoing investigations by Italian prosecutors will continue.
Past salvage operations faced challenges, including a tragic incident in which a diver lost his life while engaged in the recovery effort. An earlier report from the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) had modeled the effects of wind on the yacht, indicating that gusts over 80 mph struck the vessel during the disaster, resulting in rapid flooding.
Raising the Bayesian is deemed essential for fully unraveling the circumstances of its sinking. Witnesses recalled the yacht sinking quickly, within mere minutes, due to the onset of freak weather conditions. The victims included not only Lynch and his daughter but also notable figures such as Jonathan and Judy Bloomer, British nationals, and Chris and Neda Morvillo from the US, along with chef Recaldo Thomas from Canada. Meanwhile, fifteen people, including Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, were rescued from the tragedy.
The incident, which occurred on August 19, 2022, took a devastating toll, claiming the lives of Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, along with five others. Investigators previously reported that the crew was unaware that wind speeds exceeding 73 mph could lead to the yacht’s capsizing. This unsettling detail emerged from a recent investigation, which suggested that exceedingly high wind gusts played a critical role in the vessel’s failure.
Images from the salvage operation showcase the 56-meter yacht being hoisted out of the water by cranes, revealing the hull's significant damage and mud accumulation. The name of the yacht, barely discernible on the stern, can be seen as it is cautiously brought to the surface. It is anticipated that the vessel will be taken to Termini Imerese, the nearest port, where ongoing investigations by Italian prosecutors will continue.
Past salvage operations faced challenges, including a tragic incident in which a diver lost his life while engaged in the recovery effort. An earlier report from the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) had modeled the effects of wind on the yacht, indicating that gusts over 80 mph struck the vessel during the disaster, resulting in rapid flooding.
Raising the Bayesian is deemed essential for fully unraveling the circumstances of its sinking. Witnesses recalled the yacht sinking quickly, within mere minutes, due to the onset of freak weather conditions. The victims included not only Lynch and his daughter but also notable figures such as Jonathan and Judy Bloomer, British nationals, and Chris and Neda Morvillo from the US, along with chef Recaldo Thomas from Canada. Meanwhile, fifteen people, including Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, were rescued from the tragedy.
