Luxury Yacht 'Bayesian' Set for Recovery After Tragic Sinking Off Sicily

The yacht sank in August 2024 during a storm, claiming seven lives; investigators hope the recovery will uncover the cause of the disaster.

The 'Bayesian,' a 56-meter luxury yacht declared 'unsinkable,' sank off Sicily in August 2024 during a severe storm, resulting in seven fatalities, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter.
Recovery operations are scheduled to begin on April 20, 2025, with the wreck expected to be brought to the surface by mid-May, excluding its 75-meter mast, which will remain underwater.
The yacht's recovery, estimated to cost €30 million, will be funded by its owner, Angela Bacares, Lynch's widow, through her company Revtom Limited.
Investigations are ongoing into the causes of the sinking, with authorities examining potential human error by the New Zealand captain and crew, as well as possible construction flaws by the Italian manufacturer Perini Navi.
The wreck will be transported to the port of Termini Imerese near Palermo, where further forensic analysis will be conducted to determine the exact circumstances of the disaster.