Wreck of $30m yacht which sank and killed seven lifted from seabed in Sicily
Published: 6/23/2025

The sunken $30m yacht Bayesian, owned by British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, has been recovered from the seabed in Sicily to aid Italian prosecutors in their investigation into the fatal incident where the yacht capsized in a storm, resulting in the deaths of seven passengers and crew. The salvage operation faced challenges, including the death of a diver and the use of remote-controlled submersibles due to safety concerns. With the yacht now on dry land, experts can examine the wreckage for clues about the tragedy, shedding light on potential human error or design flaws.