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Sky News
3 days ago
- Sky News
Pictures reveal inside of sunken Bayesian superyacht after it was resurfaced for full examination
The inside of the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily almost a year ago has been seen for the first time after it was resurfaced. British billionaire Mike Lynch, 59, his daughter Hannah, 18, and five others died after the 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian sank off Porticello on 19 August 2024. Images reveal what the inside of the British-flagged vessel looks like now - after it was resurfaced and placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese. In one picture, a lounge area can be seen, complete with sofas and other furniture, while another shows the hatch down to the lower deck. Now the boat is back on land, a balloon-like instrument will be used to lift its 72m (236ft) mast after it was cut off with a remote-controlled tool to rest on the seabed. While salvage workers continue a "full sweep" of the ocean floor nearby, a full examination of the yacht will look at what could have been done to prevent the tragedy. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) will then publish a report into its investigation. The family of the Bayesian chef Recaldo Thomas, who was among those who died, says "lessons need to be learned". In a statement through the Thomas family lawyers Keystone Law, they said they want the investigation to "establish the truth of what happened" and "bring those responsible to justice". 0:43 Simon Graves, an MAIB investigator, said of the investigation previously: "When the wreck is brought ashore, we'll be completing a full examination of the wreck and we'll be finding out all of the elements that might have contributed to the safety of the vessel." Things like the vessel's "escape routes" will be included in the final report, Mr Graves added. "Once we get access to the vessel we'll be able to tell a fuller picture of activities on board and the sequence of events." A UK inquest will look at the deaths of Mr Lynch, Miss Lynch, Morgan Stanley banker Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife Judy, 71, who were all British nationals. US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda also died.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Pictures reveal inside of Bayesian sunken superyacht after it was resurfaced for full examination
The inside of the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily almost a year ago has been seen for the first time after it was resurfaced. British billionaire Mike Lynch, 59, his daughter Hannah, 18, and five others died after the 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian sank off Porticello on 19 August 2024. Images reveal what the inside of the British-flagged vessel looks like now - after it was resurfaced and placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese. In one picture, a lounge area can be seen, complete with sofas and other furniture, while another shows the hatch down to the lower deck. Read more Now the boat is back on land, a balloon-like instrument will be used to lift its 72m (236ft) mast after it was cut off with a remote-controlled tool to rest on the seabed. While salvage workers continue a "full sweep" of the ocean floor nearby, a full examination of the yacht will look at what could have been done to prevent the tragedy. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) will then publish a report into its investigation. The family of the Bayesian chef Recaldo Thomas, who was among those who died, says "lessons need to be learned". In a statement through the Thomas family lawyers Keystone Law, they said they want the investigation to "establish the truth of what happened" and "bring those responsible to justice". Simon Graves, an MAIB investigator, said of the investigation previously: "When the wreck is brought ashore, we'll be completing a full examination of the wreck and we'll be finding out all of the elements that might have contributed to the safety of the vessel." Things like the vessel's "escape routes" will be included in the final report, Mr Graves added. "Once we get access to the vessel we'll be able to tell a fuller picture of activities on board and the sequence of events." A UK inquest will look at the deaths of Mr Lynch, Miss Lynch, Morgan Stanley banker Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife Judy, 71, who were all British nationals. US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda also died. Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, were rescued.
Sky News
4 days ago
- Sky News
Pictures reveal inside of Bayesian sunken superyacht after it was resurfaced for full examination
The inside of the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily almost a year ago has been seen for the first time after it was resurfaced. British billionaire Mike Lynch, 59, his daughter Hannah, 18, and five others died after the 56-metre (184ft) Bayesian sank off Porticello on 19 August 2024. Images reveal what the inside of the British-flagged vessel looks like now - after it was resurfaced and placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese. In one picture, a lounge area can be seen, complete with sofas and other furniture, while another shows the hatch down to the lower deck. Now the boat is back on land, a balloon-like instrument will be used to lift its 72m (236ft) mast after it was cut off with a remote-controlled tool to rest on the seabed. While salvage workers continue a "full sweep" of the ocean floor nearby, a full examination of the yacht will look at what could have been done to prevent the tragedy. The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) will then publish a report into its investigation. The family of the Bayesian chef Recaldo Thomas, who was among those who died, says "lessons need to be learned". In a statement through the Thomas family lawyers Keystone Law, they said they want the investigation to "establish the truth of what happened" and "bring those responsible to justice". 0:43 Simon Graves, an MAIB investigator, said of the investigation previously: "When the wreck is brought ashore, we'll be completing a full examination of the wreck and we'll be finding out all of the elements that might have contributed to the safety of the vessel." Things like the vessel's "escape routes" will be included in the final report, Mr Graves added. "Once we get access to the vessel we'll be able to tell a fuller picture of activities on board and the sequence of events." A UK inquest will look at the deaths of Mr Lynch, Miss Lynch, Morgan Stanley banker Jonathan Bloomer, 70, and his wife Judy, 71, who were all British nationals. US lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda also died.
The Independent
23-06-2025
- The Independent
Family of chef who died on Mike Lynch's yacht say ‘lessons need to be learned'
A lawyer for the family of a chef killed when Mike Lynch's superyacht sank off Italy said 'lessons need to be learned' as they await findings from investigators after the vessel was moved on land. Seven people died when the Bayesian sank off Porticello in Sicily on August 19, including billionaire Mr Lynch, 59, and his daughter Hannah, 18. On Monday the 56-metre (184ft) boat was placed in a manufactured steel cradle in Termini Imerese, a town where British and Italian investigators will carry out a full probe into the sinking. A source close to the salvage team said: 'Everyone is glad to have reached the conclusion of this major part of the project.' The family of Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, 59, a chef who died on the vessel, said they now await the UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB)'s analysis of the yacht. James Healy-Pratt, a partner at Keystone Law, on behalf of the Thomas Family, said: 'Lessons need to be learned from this tragedy, as well as establishing the truth of what happened and bringing those responsible to justice.' Italian prosecutors have said raising and examining the yacht will provide key information for its investigation into the sinking. Simon Graves, an MAIB investigator, previously told the PA news agency: 'When the wreck is brought ashore, we'll be completing a full examination of the wreck and we'll be finding out all of the elements that might have contributed to the safety of the vessel.' Further details such as 'escape routes' will be included in its final report on the sinking, according to Mr Graves, who added: 'Once we get access to the vessel we'll be able to tell a fuller picture of activities on board and the sequence of events.' Meanwhile, salvage workers are conducting a 'full sweep' of the seabed near Porticello for any potential debris, a project insider said. Balloon-like kit will be used to lift the Bayesian's mast this week. The 72-metre (236ft) mast was cut off using a remote-controlled tool and rested on the seabed. About 70 specialist personnel had been mobilised to Porticello from across Europe to work on the recovery operation. Inquest proceedings in the UK are looking at the deaths of Mr Lynch and his daughter Hannah 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. Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, were rescued.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- The Sun
Family of ‘friendly' chef killed in Bayesian superyacht tragedy ‘want justice for his death and will seek a payout'
THE family of a chef who was killed in the Bayesian superyacht tragedy wants "justice" for his death. Recaldo Thomas, 59, was among the seven people who died after Brit billionaire Mike Lynch's yacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a storm last year. 7 7 7 Recaldo's family are now seeking compensation for his tragic death - and they could be in line for a $40 million payout. The chef's sister-in-law Joycelyn Palmer told MailOnline: "We just want justice and yes, we will be looking at compensation, someone must pay for what happened." Last week a report detailing the "vulnerability" of the yacht revealed how the tragedy unfolded. A thorough investigation has shown that the ship was likely knocked over by 'extreme wind' and was not able to recover. But Palmer believes the yacht's 236ft mast may have also played a part in the tragic sinking. Recaldo's sister-in-law said: "I looked up the yacht and when I saw the mast I just thought that must have something to do with what happened. "You can even see it in one of the last pictures he sent us." She also claimed the crew were at fault as they had taken the weather for granted and didn't alert the captain until it was "too late". Palmer recalled the emotional turmoil the family experienced in the aftermath of the tragedy. She said it took six long weeks to get Recaldo's body, meaning they were unable to have an open-casket funeral and say their goodbyes properly. Palmer described her brother-in-law as a lovely man who had a heart of gold and an infectious smile. The family's lawyer said they were looking at a US lawsuit against "various entities". They added that a $40million pay-out would not be out of the question for the "emotional loss". Recaldo was among seven passengers who died when the 184ft yacht capsized and sank on August 19. Anchored off the coast of Porticello Harbour in Palermo, a downburst of stormy winds hit the boat causing it to topple. It sunk to the sea floor in minutes and prompted a huge five-day search operation with specialist divers, underwater drones and helicopters. Recaldo was found dead near the wreck site on August 19, but it took several more days to recover six missing guests including the Brit billionaire and his daughter. New York lawyer Chris Morvillo and wife Neda also died, as did Morgan Stanley international chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy. Just two months before the disaster, Lynch had been cleared of carrying out a massive fraud over the sale of his software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard in 2011. The boat trip was a celebration of his acquittal in the case in the US. 7 7 An interim report by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch revealed last week that the yacht had a 'vulnerability' to lighter winds which the owner and crew may not have known about. Andrew Moll, chief inspector of marine accidents, said: "The findings indicate that the extreme wind experienced by Bayesian was sufficient to knock the yacht over. "Further, once the yacht had heeled beyond an angle of 70° the situation was irrecoverable. "The results will be refined as the investigation proceeds, and more information becomes available." The salvage operation for the superyacht is officially underway. Floating cranes, remote-controlled robots, and specialist divers amongst other marine experts are all helping to recovery the vessel. But the operation had to be put on pause just days after it started when a diver died. The diver, who is thought to be a Dutch national, reportedly died when working 160ft below the ocean alongside other recovery workers to cut the boom of the yacht. After an unsuccessful attempt trying to cut the section, the divers are believed to have used a blow torch. Local media speculated that the man was hit by part of the cut boom as it came off whilst he was underwater. But police said they have launched a probe to understand what exactly caused the man's death. According to other local media reports, an underwater explosion was heard by at least one person before the man was found dead. 7 7 Inside the Bayesian's final 16 minutes By Ellie Doughty, Foreign News Reporter Data recovered from the Bayesian's Automatic Identification System (AIS) breaks down exactly how it sank in a painful minute-by-minute timeline. At 3.50am on Monday August 19 the Bayesian began to shake "dangerously" during a fierce storm, Italian outlet Corriere revealed. Just minutes later at 3.59am the boat's anchor gave way, with a source saying the data showed there was "no anchor left to hold". After the ferocious weather ripped away the boat's mooring it was dragged some 358 metres through the water. By 4am it had began to take on water and was plunged into a blackout, indicating that the waves had reached its generator or even engine room. At 4.05am the Bayesian fully disappeared underneath the waves. An emergency GPS signal was finally emitted at 4.06am to the coastguard station in Bari, a city nearby, alerting them that the vessel had sunk. Early reports suggested the disaster struck around 5am local time off the coast of Porticello Harbour in Palermo, Sicily. The new data pulled from the boat's AIS appears to suggest it happened an hour earlier at around 4am. Some 15 of the 22 onboard were rescued, 11 of them scrambling onto an inflatable life raft that sprung up on the deck. A smaller nearby boat - named Sir Robert Baden Powell - then helped take those people to shore.
