Luxury yacht Bayesian safe: tragedy after storm with seven dead!

Luxury yacht Bayesian safe: tragedy after storm with seven dead!

Porticello, Italien - The return of the luxury yacht "Bayesian" to the water surface is a triumphal moment, but also gives rise to grief and concern. The wreck was now recovered ten months after the dramatic fall off the coast of Sicily. The Italian coast guard took on the coordinating role to raise the ship near the port city of Porticello from a depth of around 50 meters. The technical effort was enormous, which was also recognized by the multiple delays, which were caused, among other things, by the tragic loss of a Dutch diver during the preparations.

The “Bayesian”, which was known as a luxurious sailing yacht, sank on August 18, 2024 during a huge storm. In addition to the British billionaire Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter, two friends and the ship cooking died in addition to the British billionaire Mike Lynch. Only 15 people survived, among them Lynch's wife. A report by the British expert showed that the yacht was not designed for wind speeds of up to 130 km/h, which had fatal consequences. The disaster was classified by the local weather services as an extreme event with a super cell weather situation, which caused a sudden, dangerous winds of more than 87 knots.

complex recovery

The rescue of the “Bayesian” turned out to be technically highly demanding. The 72 -meter -high mast has already been separated to ensure the stability in the elevation. Gurte were used to secure the fuselage, and the wreck is now being pumped empty and stabilized before it is dragged according to Termini imeresis. The focus is also on environmental concerns: around 18,000 liters of fuel are in the wreck, and drones with infrared sensors and patrol boats monitor the surroundings on possible dangers.

The Italian public prosecutor is currently on site and examines the circumstances of the accident intensively. Investigations run against the New Zealand captain and two of his crew members due to suspected breach of duty. They are accused of ignoring storm warnings and having put passengers in danger. It is currently still unclear whether there will be a process, but there is hope for education.

sad memories

The tragedy of the doom and the associated losses throw a long shadow on the yacht and its history. Before the misfortune, the “Bayesian” was often admired by lovers of the Hochsee sailing. The rescue could now provide important information about the true causes of the doom to prevent similar incidents in the future. While the yacht is dragged according to tenor imerese, the question remains which teachings can be drawn from this tragedy.

It remains to be hoped that the investigation and the reports about the “Bayesian” will not only bring light into the dark, but also help to avoid such accidents in the future. Another chapter in the history of seafaring has therefore undoubtedly opened.