The superyacht Bayesian has been hoisted from the seabed nearly a year after it tragically sank off the coast of Sicily, claiming the lives of seven out of the 22 individuals aboard. Italian authorities indicated that a crane would support the boat above water for a series of inspections required by the public prosecutor's office before its final removal from the water.
The yacht, owned by British tech mogul Mike Lynch, who perished in the incident alongside his 18-year-old daughter Hannah and five other passengers, has become the focal point of ongoing investigations. Notably, a recent inquiry uncovered that the yacht's crew was unaware of significant vulnerabilities, including that wind gusts exceeding 73 mph could lead to capsizing.
Disturbing footage from the salvage operation displayed the 56-meter vessel, severely tarnished and encrusted with mud, being lifted into the air. The ship’s name was barely legible as it re-emerged from the depths. Italian prosecutors have emphasized that the recovery of the yacht is essential to comprehensively analyzing the circumstances surrounding the disaster.
The Bayesian sank at anchor near the small fishing village of Porticello in the early hours of August 19 last year. Eyewitnesses described witnessing the yacht disappear within moments due to unpredictable weather. Among the victims were Lynch, aged 59, and his daughter, as well as several other nationals, including British, American, and Canadian citizens, highlighting the international implications of this maritime tragedy.
Previous attempts to salvage the vessel faced setbacks, including the loss of a diver involved in the operation. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) carried out inquiries and determined that wind speeds over 80 mph struck the yacht during the incident, causing it to inundate almost instantaneously. As investigative efforts continue in both the UK and Italy, the salvage operation remains crucial to deciphering the complexities surrounding the yacht's sinking.
The yacht, owned by British tech mogul Mike Lynch, who perished in the incident alongside his 18-year-old daughter Hannah and five other passengers, has become the focal point of ongoing investigations. Notably, a recent inquiry uncovered that the yacht's crew was unaware of significant vulnerabilities, including that wind gusts exceeding 73 mph could lead to capsizing.
Disturbing footage from the salvage operation displayed the 56-meter vessel, severely tarnished and encrusted with mud, being lifted into the air. The ship’s name was barely legible as it re-emerged from the depths. Italian prosecutors have emphasized that the recovery of the yacht is essential to comprehensively analyzing the circumstances surrounding the disaster.
The Bayesian sank at anchor near the small fishing village of Porticello in the early hours of August 19 last year. Eyewitnesses described witnessing the yacht disappear within moments due to unpredictable weather. Among the victims were Lynch, aged 59, and his daughter, as well as several other nationals, including British, American, and Canadian citizens, highlighting the international implications of this maritime tragedy.
Previous attempts to salvage the vessel faced setbacks, including the loss of a diver involved in the operation. The UK’s Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) carried out inquiries and determined that wind speeds over 80 mph struck the yacht during the incident, causing it to inundate almost instantaneously. As investigative efforts continue in both the UK and Italy, the salvage operation remains crucial to deciphering the complexities surrounding the yacht's sinking.
