Sunken Bayesian superyacht raised from seabed near Sicily
Summary
A sunken superyacht named the Bayesian has been lifted from the seabed near Sicily, nearly a year after it sank, resulting in the deaths of seven people, including its owner, Mike Lynch, and his daughter. The yacht is being held by a crane for inspections and is expected to be moved to the port of Termini Imerese for further investigation into the sinking.Key Facts
- The Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily last year, killing seven of the 22 people on board.
- Mike Lynch, a British tech tycoon, owned the yacht and died in the incident with his daughter and others.
- Strong winds over 80 mph are believed to have caused the yacht to capsize and sink quickly.
- A recent investigation found that neither the yacht's owner nor the crew was aware of the boat's vulnerability to such high winds.
- The yacht is being inspected by officials, as part of a criminal investigation, to understand the cause of the sinking.
- A previous salvage effort was delayed after a diver died during operations.
- The yacht will be taken to a nearby port in Termini Imerese for further checks.
- Fifteen people were rescued from the sinking, including Mr. Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares.
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