A superyacht, known as the Bayesian, has been retrieved from the depths off the Sicilian coast nearly a year after it tragically sank, taking the lives of seven of the 22 individuals aboard. Italian authorities confirmed the operation's success, stating that the luxury yacht, owned by late British tech mogul Mike Lynch, will undergo thorough inspections facilitated by a crane. The investigation into the incident has revealed that the crew was unaware of critical vulnerabilities, including the vessel's susceptibility to high wind speeds.
Bayesian Superyacht Salvaged in Sicily One Year After Tragic Sinking
Bayesian Superyacht Salvaged in Sicily One Year After Tragic Sinking
Superyacht Bayesian raised from the seabed off Sicily, offering new insights into last year's disaster.
The Bayesian's retrieval marks a significant moment in the ongoing investigation. The 56-meter yacht was reportedly displaying significant damage as it was hoisted from the water, with footage capturing its muddy hull. It is set to be transported to Termini Imerese, the site of the Italian prosecutors' investigation.
The tragic sinking, which occurred on August 19, 2022, was exacerbated by unexpected weather conditions, leading to the rapid capsizing of the yacht. Reports indicate that the ship was anchored near the fishing village of Porticello when it succumbed to gusts exceeding 80 mph, causing it to flood almost instantaneously. The inquiry, conducted by both UK and Italian agencies, is pressing for a comprehensive examination of the vessel to understand the sequence of events leading to the disaster.
Witnesses recalled the Bayesian vanishing in a matter of minutes during the stormy night, leaving behind a tragedy that claimed the lives of several prominent individuals, including Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and others. While 15 passengers, including Lynch's wife Angela, managed to survive, the incident has sparked multiple investigations focusing on potential safety oversights. The salvaging of the Bayesian heralds a step toward uncovering the truth behind this maritime tragedy.
The tragic sinking, which occurred on August 19, 2022, was exacerbated by unexpected weather conditions, leading to the rapid capsizing of the yacht. Reports indicate that the ship was anchored near the fishing village of Porticello when it succumbed to gusts exceeding 80 mph, causing it to flood almost instantaneously. The inquiry, conducted by both UK and Italian agencies, is pressing for a comprehensive examination of the vessel to understand the sequence of events leading to the disaster.
Witnesses recalled the Bayesian vanishing in a matter of minutes during the stormy night, leaving behind a tragedy that claimed the lives of several prominent individuals, including Lynch, his daughter Hannah, and others. While 15 passengers, including Lynch's wife Angela, managed to survive, the incident has sparked multiple investigations focusing on potential safety oversights. The salvaging of the Bayesian heralds a step toward uncovering the truth behind this maritime tragedy.
