The search operation for that sank off Sicily on Monday has resumed for a third day, with hopes of finding them alive fading. Among the missing are UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda, and Jonathan Bloomer, chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy. The 56-meter British-flagged yacht was anchored with 22 people on board when it was struck by a waterspout, resulting in one confirmed death and 15 rescues.
The passengers were celebrating Mike Lynch's acquittal in a US fraud case when the incident occurred. A dramatic video captured by a security camera in Porticello, Sicily, shows the moment the luxury sailing yacht vanished into darkness during a sudden storm on August 19. The 56-meter yacht, with a 75-meter mast, sank in minutes, leaving 6 people missing.
The footage, taken from a nearby house, reveals the yacht's lights disappearing from view as the wind intensifies. Despite initial speculation that the mast broke due to strong winds, inspections by divers have found the yacht intact on the seabed, with the mast and hull still standing. Experts are baffled by the sinking, as the yacht's design and size suggest it should have withstood the storm.
Investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy, including the possibility of a shoal contributing to the sinking. Specialist divers and an underwater drone are involved in the search, which continued until late Tuesday and restarted on Wednesday morning. Divers entered the wreck, which is largely intact on the seabed 50 meters down, but the operation is described as "long and complex.
" While eyewitnesses reported the mast snapping, it's now believed to have survived the incident. Experts note that superyachts like "Bayesian" have watertight subdivisions, which can create air pockets, increasing the chances of survival. However, it's impossible to predict if such air pockets formed in this case.
The incident has sparked widespread interest, with many questioning how such a catastrophic event could occur. As the search for the missing passengers continues, the mysterious circumstances surrounding the "Bayesian's" sinking remain a topic of intense scrutiny..
