The body of British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch has been recovered from the sunken Bayesian superyacht, according to Italian interior ministry official Massimo Mariani. The tragic incident also involved Lynch's 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, who is still missing as divers continue their search in the area where the vessel sank.
Earlier, a fifth body was retrieved from the wreck of the boat, which sank after its mast broke in half during a violent storm. The British-flagged vessel, carrying 22 passengers and crew members, quickly went down, leading to a rescue operation that saved 15 individuals. One body, believed to be that of the onboard chef Recaldo Thomas, was recovered earlier, while six others were reported missing.
As investigations into the cause of the wreck unfold, the CEO of the firm that owns the vessel's manufacturer highlighted potential errors that may have contributed to the tragedy. Giovanni Costantino of The Italian Sea Group pointed out that the crew should have taken specific safety measures once bad weather was detected, such as securing the hull, closing doors and hatches, and directing guests to the ship's assembly point.
Costantino expressed disappointment over the sinking of the Bayesian, emphasizing that vessels like it are designed to be extremely safe and nearly unsinkable due to their structural features. The Bayesian, constructed in 2008 by Perini Navi and later acquired by The Italian Sea Group in 2021, was expected to withstand challenging conditions.
The CEO's remarks shed light on the sequence of events leading to the tragic loss of lives and the ongoing efforts to understand the full scope of the incident. The maritime community mourns the lives lost in this devastating event and remains committed to enhancing safety measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future.
