The luxurious vessel was found in a severely damaged state, now set for thorough inspections while Italian prosecutors compile evidence on this maritime tragedy.
The recovery operation began recently as cranes hoisted the 56-meter luxury yacht from the seabed, close to where it sank on August 19 of last year. The public prosecutor's office has mandated inspections to investigate the conditions leading to the capsizing which resulted in seven fatalities among the 22 passengers aboard.
They include British tech mogul Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter, Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer, and his wife. Recent reports suggest the crew was unaware of critical vulnerabilities that could expose it to danger, with wind conditions soaring above 73 mph known to compromise vessel stability.
Furthermore, a preliminary investigation by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch highlighted that gusts over 80 mph struck during the incident and led to the yacht flooding within seconds. However, the probe faced limitations due to a lack of access to the wreck prior to its recovery.
The Bayesian was anchored near Porticello at the time of the incident and witnesses noted its swift disappearance. With deep investigations continuing in both Italy and the UK, raising the yacht is deemed essential for uncovering the details behind this maritime disaster. The vessel will eventually be taken to Termini Imerese port for further examinations and to assist in ongoing inquiries surrounding the event.
The recovery operation began recently as cranes hoisted the 56-meter luxury yacht from the seabed, close to where it sank on August 19 of last year. The public prosecutor's office has mandated inspections to investigate the conditions leading to the capsizing which resulted in seven fatalities among the 22 passengers aboard.
They include British tech mogul Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter, Morgan Stanley International chairman Jonathan Bloomer, and his wife. Recent reports suggest the crew was unaware of critical vulnerabilities that could expose it to danger, with wind conditions soaring above 73 mph known to compromise vessel stability.
Furthermore, a preliminary investigation by the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch highlighted that gusts over 80 mph struck during the incident and led to the yacht flooding within seconds. However, the probe faced limitations due to a lack of access to the wreck prior to its recovery.
The Bayesian was anchored near Porticello at the time of the incident and witnesses noted its swift disappearance. With deep investigations continuing in both Italy and the UK, raising the yacht is deemed essential for uncovering the details behind this maritime disaster. The vessel will eventually be taken to Termini Imerese port for further examinations and to assist in ongoing inquiries surrounding the event.
