The luxurious superyacht Bayesian, owned by British tech entrepreneur Michael Lynch, was pulled from the Mediterranean Sea’s depths on Friday, offering hope for answers surrounding its unexpected sinking. The vessel met with misfortune last August during a storm, leading to accusations and investigations into its demise.
$40 Million Yacht Rescued: Investigators Seek Answers on Its Mysterious Sinking
$40 Million Yacht Rescued: Investigators Seek Answers on Its Mysterious Sinking
A luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily ten months ago has been raised, as officials search for clues about the tragedy that claimed seven lives.
The hulking remains surfaced after 10 months submerged at sea, unexpectedly revealing crucial evidence for investigators. Among the lost were Lynch, his teenage daughter Hannah, several friends, and the yacht's cook. Despite being considered “unsinkable” at the time of its construction, the yacht succumbed to an unforgiving weather event, while a nearby tugboat withstood the same storm unscathed.
The ongoing inquiry sees both Italian and British authorities engaged in a stark examination of the circumstances leading up to the sinking. Allegations of poor decisions made by the crew have emerged, bolstered by early findings hinting that a severe gust of wind likely capsized the yacht, exacerbated by its towering single mast which increased its susceptibility to high winds.
Visible for the first time in months, the hull exposed six of the seven victims who had been lost at sea, with the recovery taking place approximately 50 yards beneath the surface. As the investigation continues, with a combination of maritime experts and legal critiques, the families of the victims hold onto hope for clarity and closure from this tragic event.
The ongoing inquiry sees both Italian and British authorities engaged in a stark examination of the circumstances leading up to the sinking. Allegations of poor decisions made by the crew have emerged, bolstered by early findings hinting that a severe gust of wind likely capsized the yacht, exacerbated by its towering single mast which increased its susceptibility to high winds.
Visible for the first time in months, the hull exposed six of the seven victims who had been lost at sea, with the recovery taking place approximately 50 yards beneath the surface. As the investigation continues, with a combination of maritime experts and legal critiques, the families of the victims hold onto hope for clarity and closure from this tragic event.
