The ship had gone down off the coast of Sicily in a brutal storm. The vessel, almost 56 meters (184 feet) long with a replacement cost of $40 million, was later found sunk. It sank on August 19, 2024, in under a minute, resulting in a heartbreaking loss of life.
Just as the yacht entered the churning waters, the storm descended upon them. It went down within minutes, killing all seven on board, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah. In a catastrophic stroke of luck, fifteen people managed to come out alive, including Lynch’s wife. The ship’s captain and all but one of the crew joined them in safety as well.
On Friday afternoon, the operation’s recovery team achieved an important first step. They raised Bayesian about 50 meters (164 feet) up from its aquatic tomb. The operation moved faster than specialists had expected in early February to begin a humanitarian operation. TMC Marine, the company that led the salvage effort, put around $30 million of its own money into recovery efforts. This massive monetary investment underscores the level of commitment they have to recover the sunken yacht.
It was initially announced that the lifting operation would extend through the weekend. The team moved so swiftly that they ended up completing the work ahead of schedule. Salvage professionals emphasized how critical a quick salvage recovery effort is. It served an important service in recovering valued possessions and providing closure for the victims’ families impacted by the disaster.
The case of Bayesian has received a lot of public and media interest. Her rich abundance serves as a reminder of each ship’s tale of fortune turned to tragedy. The storm’s unprecedented destruction and heartbreaking death toll has raised pressing questions. Rina has won people over, but now they are asking how we will keep yachts safe as we continue through new and dangerous climates.
