Mystery of the Sinking Superyacht Bayesian Amidst Storm
The recovery of tech tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht, Bayesian, is underway to uncover why it sank off the Sicilian coast last August, killing seven. The vessel's quick demise has puzzled experts. Investigations and salvage efforts are aided by extracted data, while officials examine potential crew errors.
The recovery of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht, Bayesian, is set to commence off the northern Sicilian coast within a fortnight. The mission aims to unveil the mysteries surrounding the supposedly unsinkable vessel's August disaster, which caused seven fatalities, including Lynch and his daughter.
Experts are baffled by the swift sinking of the 56-metre yacht, supposedly resilient enough to withstand fierce storms. Italian prosecutors are scrutinizing the yacht's captain and crew members over potential manslaughter, as salvage operations unfold under UK-based TMC Marine, in collaboration with Dutch companies.
Debate revolves around whether human errors or design flaws led to the tragedy. The Italian Sea Group's CEO dismisses construction faults, attributing the incident to "indescribable" crew mistakes. Salvage endeavors continue, with video and data from the wreck shared for legal evaluations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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