The massive superyacht Bayesian that sank off the coast of Italy on Monday won numerous awards for its sleek interior design — and was sold to its original owner for nearly $40 million. The luxury sailing ship was carrying 22 people when it capsized and sank during a fierce storm early Monday morning. The bodies of five of six missing passengers, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch , 69, his daughter, Hannah, 18, have been recovered.
The ship’s chef, Recaldo Thomas, has also been confirmed dead. Divers continued searching the wreckage of the 184-ft British-flagged vessel, previously called Salute, on Wednesday after discovering four of the bodies. When it was built in 2008, the Bayesian had the tallest aluminum mast in the world, standing at 237 ft, earning it the award of best exterior styling at the World Superyacht Awards in 2009, The Telegraph reported.
The sprawling superyacht’s interior, decorated with sleek, minimalist furnishings created by Remi Tessier, has also won numerous awards. The ship, which accommodated 12 guests, had a master bedroom and three double and two twin bedrooms. It also featured beige sofas, dark wood furnishings, and a teak deck equipped with a large canvas awning to keep guests cool, according to the outlet.
Some of the ship’s styling, including thin brown pillars and miniature terracotta sculptures, was inspired by Japanese culture. The extravagant ship won best interior at the International Superyacht Society Awards in 2008 and wa.