The sunken superyacht Bayesian, owned by British tech mogul Mike Lynch, has been raised from the seabed nearly a year after its tragic sinking, which killed seven people on board, including Lynch and his daughter.
Salvage Operation Recovers Submerged Bayesian Superyacht Off Sicily
Salvage Operation Recovers Submerged Bayesian Superyacht Off Sicily
A luxury yacht that sank off Sicily last year, resulting in the loss of seven lives, has been lifted from the sea
The incident occurred during severe weather conditions in August, with subsequent investigations revealing critical vulnerabilities of the yacht that contributed to the disaster.
The raising of the Bayesian has been a significant step in ongoing investigations aimed at uncovering the circumstances behind the tragedy. Italian officials confirmed that the luxury yacht would undergo inspections mandated by the public prosecutor's office after being lifted by a crane from its resting place off the coast of Sicily. The vessel, measuring 56 meters (183 feet), was recovered from the seabed following delays due to safety concerns and an unfortunate diver fatality during earlier efforts.
The superyacht sank on August 19 last year, as it was anchored near Porticello. Witnesses reported seeing the yacht disappear in just a few minutes amid extreme weather conditions, with wind gusts significantly exceeding 80 mph impacting its stability. Investigations conducted by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch revealed that the crew was not fully briefed on the yacht's fragility in such high winds.
Plans are now underway to transport the submerged yacht to Termini Imerese port. The recovery operation, which shows the yacht in a severely damaged and muddy state, is a crucial component in the collaborative investigations taking place in both Italy and the UK, as authorities strive to piece together the events of that fateful night. Among the victims were high-profile individuals, including Lynch and his daughter, as well as members of the Bloomer family and others. Fifteen people were rescued, including Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares.
The raising of the Bayesian has been a significant step in ongoing investigations aimed at uncovering the circumstances behind the tragedy. Italian officials confirmed that the luxury yacht would undergo inspections mandated by the public prosecutor's office after being lifted by a crane from its resting place off the coast of Sicily. The vessel, measuring 56 meters (183 feet), was recovered from the seabed following delays due to safety concerns and an unfortunate diver fatality during earlier efforts.
The superyacht sank on August 19 last year, as it was anchored near Porticello. Witnesses reported seeing the yacht disappear in just a few minutes amid extreme weather conditions, with wind gusts significantly exceeding 80 mph impacting its stability. Investigations conducted by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch revealed that the crew was not fully briefed on the yacht's fragility in such high winds.
Plans are now underway to transport the submerged yacht to Termini Imerese port. The recovery operation, which shows the yacht in a severely damaged and muddy state, is a crucial component in the collaborative investigations taking place in both Italy and the UK, as authorities strive to piece together the events of that fateful night. Among the victims were high-profile individuals, including Lynch and his daughter, as well as members of the Bloomer family and others. Fifteen people were rescued, including Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares.
