Bayesian superyacht sinking did not happen due to storm, investigators find
Investigators say the storm was manageable and are examining whether three crew members and the builder may face manslaughter or negligent shipwreck charges.
- Italian prosecutors determined the Bayesian sank due to crew errors, not a storm, with preliminary findings indicating the crew underestimated weather and failed to activate safety devices properly.
- The 184ft Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily on August 19, 2024, killing seven people, including British billionaire and tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.
- Facing potential criminal charges, the captain and two crew members are under investigation for negligent shipwreck and manslaughter, while the Italian Sea Group sued Lynch's widow for £400 million.
- Public prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio is investigating why most crew members evacuated while guests remained on board, seeking to determine how much the crew knew and to what extent passengers were warned.
- Following recovery from 50 metres depth, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch identified stability vulnerabilities not included in the yacht's manual, challenging the builder's design claims.
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New report on the "Bayesian" disaster: The storm was manageable – now the decisions of the crew are targeted by the investigators.
Seven people died when the luxury yacht Bayesian capsized. Now the investigation has shown that the luxury ship did not sink due to bad weather, according to Sky News.
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Bayesian Yacht sinking that killed Mike Lynch was not caused by storm: Here's what happened
The Bayesian superyacht, which sank in August 2024 and resulted in the deaths of British tech billionaire Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter Hannah and five other people, did not sink due to a storm, the ongoing investigation has...
Bayesian yacht sinking which killed British billionaire 'wasn't down to storm'
The £30 million boat, which was owned by British billionaire Mike Lynch, sank off the coast of Sicily in August 2024 killing seven people, including Mike and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.
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