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British superyacht Bayesian resurfaces for first time since August sinking ahead of recovery
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here The British superyacht that sank off Sicily last August killing seven people resurfaced for the first time on Friday as salvage recovery crews readied it to be hauled ashore for further investigation. The coast guard said the actual recovery was scheduled to begin on Saturday morning (Saturday evening AEST). Italian Coast Guard's Luigi Dattilo patrol boat, left, assists the multi-purpose floating work barge Hebo Lift 2 monitoring the stretch of sea off Porticello, near Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Sunday, May 4, 2025, where the British superyacht Bayesian sunk on August 19, 2024 as the operations for its recovery start. (AP Photo/Salvatore Cavalli) A spokesman for TMC Maritime, which is conducting the recovery operation, said the vessel has been slowly raised from the seabed, 50 metres down, over the past three days to allow the steel lifting straps, slings and harnesses to be secured under the keel. What became visible for the first time on Friday on the surface of the water was the top of the passenger area of the Bayesian where passengers would sit, known as the accommodation area, said a spokesman for TMC Maritime, David Wilson. The British-flagged luxury superyacht sank August 19 off Porticello near Palermo during a violent storm, killing UK tech magnate Mike Lynch, his daughter and five others. Fifteen people survived, including the captain and all crew members except the chef. Italian authorities are conducting a full criminal investigation. When it resurfaced, the Bayesian was missing its 72-metre mast, which was cut down and left on the seabed for future removal. The 56-metre (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian was known for its single 75-metre mast, one of the world's tallest made of aluminium. (Perini Navi) The mast had to be detached to allow the hull to be brought to a nearly upright position that would allow the craft to be surfaced, TMC Maritime said earlier this week. British investigators said in an interim report issued last month that the yacht was knocked over by "extreme wind" and couldn't recover. The report stated that the Bayesian had chosen the site where it sank as shelter from forecast thunderstorms. Wind speeds exceeded 70 knots (130km/h) at the time of the sinking and "violently" knocked the vessel over to a 90-degree angle in under 15 seconds. Lynch had been celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with his family and the people who had defended him at trial. CONTACT US
Daily Record
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
First images of Mike Lynch's sunken superyacht brought to surface as investigation continues
The main boom from the 56-metre superyacht Bayesian was recovered from the sea bed along with its anchor following the tragic sinking of the vessel off the coast of Sicily, Italy The first images of the superyacht owned by the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch being raised from the depths have surfaced. The main boom from the Bayesian was retrieved from the sea bed along with its anchor after the tragic sinking of the vessel off the coast of Sicily, Italy, in August last year. Mr Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18, were among seven people who tragically lost their lives when the 56-metre yacht sank. Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, were rescued. Salvage crews used a diamond cutting wire on the boom, sail and furling gear near the mast and hoisted them onto Hebo Lift 2, a multi-purpose floating barge equipped with diving and remotely-operated underwater vehicle systems as well as a support tug. A remote-controlled submersible was then deployed to cut one of the yacht's anchor chains, enabling it to be raised. The recovered pieces will be transported to the nearby town of Termini Imerese, where Italian prosecutors investigating the sinking are based. Additional specialist equipment needed for the eventual lifting of the Bayesian will be loaded onto the 5,695-gross-tonne Hebo Lift 10, said to be one of the most powerful maritime cranes in Europe. Salvage experts from Dutch firms Hebo and SMIT Salvage are ramping up the use of remote-controlled tools following the death of a diver during underwater work on May 9, reports the Mirror. Extra equipment and personnel are being called in from across Europe, including an additional remote-controlled submersible, while strides had been made to secure the Bayesian's tank vents and openings to diminish pollution risks during upcoming salvage attempts. No pollution from the vessel has been detected thus far. Progress is also underway to position steel lifting slings and other necessary gear under the shipwrecked Bayesian which will see salvage efforts commencing to remove intricate rigging, a towering 72-metre mast, spreaders, and remaining sails to ensure a secure lift. Marcus Cave from the UK's TMC Marine, leading the complex operations, commented on Tuesday: "Over the past 10 days, the team has developed alternate methods to undertake certain tasks for this project. "This will minimise diving activity and increase the use of equipment that is controlled directly from the floating work platforms. Whilst this change will increase the time it will take to complete this project; it will continue to prioritise the safety of those working on this complex lifting and recovery operation." Some 70 specialist crew members have converged on the quaint fishing village Porticello from every corner of Europe to pitch in on the salvage operation that kickstarted earlier this month. Concurrently, UK inquest proceedings are examining the tragic deaths of Mr Lynch, his daughter, Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife, Judy Bloomer, 71, all of whom were British nationals. Among those tragically lost in the sinking were US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo, along with Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, who was employed as a chef on the vessel. Mr Lynch and his daughter were believed to have resided near London, while the Bloomers were from Sevenoaks in Kent. The business magnate established software behemoth Autonomy in 1996 and was exonerated last June of committing a colossal fraud related to the sale of the company to Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011. The boat trip was a celebration of his acquittal in the case in the US.
Daily Mirror
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Superyacht wreck pulled from sea as Brit tycoon's ship brought to the surface
Salvage operations to retreive the superyacht Bayesian have continued - the vessel belonging to billionaire tech tycoon Mike Lynch sank near Sicily in August last year The first images of the superyacht belonging to the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch being brought to the surface have emerged. The main boom from the Bayesian was recovered from the sea bed along with its anchor following the tragic sinking of the vessel off the coast of Sicily, Italy, in August last year. Mr Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18, were among seven people who died when the 56-metre vessel sank. Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, were rescued. Salvors used a diamond cutting wire on the boom, sail and furling gear near the mast and lifted them onto Hebo Lift 2, a multi-purpose floating barge equipped with diving and remotely-operated underwater vehicle systems as well as a support tug. A remote-controlled submersible was then used to cut one of the vessel's anchor chains, allowing it to be brought up. The pieces will be taken to the nearby town of Termini Imerese. Italian prosecutors investigating the sinking are based in the town. More specialist equipment required for the eventual lifting of the Bayesian will be loaded onto the 5,695-gross-tonne Hebo Lift 10, said to be one of the most powerful maritime cranes in Europe. Salvage experts from Dutch firms Hebo and SMIT Salvage are increasing the use of remote-controlled tools after a diver died during underwater work on May 9. More equipment and personnel are being sourced from across Europe, including an extra remote-controlled submersible. Meanwhile, progress has been made in securing the Bayesian's tank vents and openings to reduce the chances of pollution during future operations. No pollution has been reported to date. Work to position steel lifting slings and other lifting gear under the Bayesian has also begun. Once complete, salvage crews will begin detaching the vessel's extensive rigging, 72-metre mast, spreaders, and remaining sails to allow the lift to proceed safely. Marcus Cave of British firm TMC Marine, which is overseeing salvage efforts, said on Tuesday: 'Over the past 10 days, the team has developed alternate methods to undertake certain tasks for this project. This will minimise diving activity and increase the use of equipment that is controlled directly from the floating work platforms. Whilst this change will increase the time it will take to complete this project; it will continue to prioritise the safety of those working on this complex lifting and recovery operation.' About 70 specialist personnel had been mobilised to the fishing village Porticello from across Europe to work on the recovery operation, which began earlier this month. Inquest proceedings in the UK are looking at the deaths of Mr Lynch and his daughter, as well as Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife, Judy Bloomer, 71, who were all British nationals. The others who died in the sinking were US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo, and Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, who was working as a chef on the vessel. Mr Lynch and his daughter were said to have lived in the vicinity of London and the Bloomers lived in Sevenoaks in Kent. The tycoon founded software giant Autonomy in 1996 and was cleared in June last year of carrying out a massive fraud over the sale of the firm to Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011. The boat trip was a celebration of his acquittal in the case in the US.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
First wreckage from Brit billionaire Mike Lynch's doomed Bayesian superyacht hauled to surface 9 months after disaster
TRAGIC WRECK First wreckage from Brit billionaire Mike Lynch's doomed Bayesian superyacht hauled to surface 9 months after disaster Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE first parts of tragic tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian have been raised from the seabed. Divers recovered the main boom and anchor, nine months after the billionaire, his daughter Hannah and seven others died after the ship sank off the coast of Sicily. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The first parts of Mike Lynch's superyacht have been recovered Credit: PA 3 The superyacht's main boom and anchor having now been recovered from the seabed Credit: TMC Marine/PA Wire 3 The boat sank off the coast of Sicily last August Credit: EPA A pole which holds the bottom of the sail on the 184ft yacht was also recovered. Salvors used a diamond cutting wire on the boom, sail and furling gear near the mast. They lifted them onto Hebo Lift 2, a multi-purpose floating barge equipped with diving and underwater vehicle systems. A high-tech remote-controlled submersible was then used to cut one of the vessel's anchor chains, allowing it to be brought up from its position 164ft below the water. Further specialist equipment is required for the eventual lifting of the entire Bayesian. This will be loaded onto the colossal 5,695-gross-tonne Hebo Lift 10 - said to be one of the most powerful maritime cranes in Europe. It is hoped that salvaging the wreckage of the sunken ship from its position 164ft below the water will provide some answers about the disaster. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
First wreckage from Brit billionaire Mike Lynch's doomed Bayesian superyacht hauled to surface 9 months after disaster
THE first parts of tragic tycoon Mike Lynch's superyacht Bayesian have been raised from the seabed. Divers recovered the main boom and anchor, nine months after the billionaire, his daughter Hannah and seven others died after the ship sank off the coast of Sicily. 3 The first parts of Mike Lynch's superyacht have been recovered Credit: PA 3 The superyacht's main boom and anchor having now been recovered from the seabed Credit: TMC Marine/PA Wire 3 The boat sank off the coast of Sicily last August Credit: EPA A pole which holds the bottom of the sail on the 184ft yacht was also recovered. Salvors used a diamond cutting wire on the boom, sail and furling gear near the mast. They lifted them onto Hebo Lift 2, a multi-purpose floating barge equipped with diving and underwater vehicle systems. A high-tech remote-controlled submersible was then used to cut one of the vessel's anchor chains, allowing it to be brought up from its position 164ft below the water. Further specialist equipment is required for the eventual lifting of the entire Bayesian. This will be loaded onto the colossal 5,695-gross-tonne Hebo Lift 10 - said to be one of the most powerful maritime cranes in Europe. It is hoped that More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Most read in The Sun is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
