Italian authorities are preparing to investigate a manslaughter charge following the sinking of a superyacht, which claimed the lives of seven individuals. The investigation, led by prosecutors, is standard procedure for complex maritime accidents. Further details will be disclosed at a news conference in Sicily.
Among the victims was 18-year-old Hannah Lynch, who was the last passenger to be recovered from the Bayesian superyacht on Friday. Hannah was on board with her father, Mike Lynch, a prominent British tech entrepreneur, who also died in the tragedy. Her mother, Angela Bacares, survived the incident. Esme Lynch, Hannah’s sister, described her as “endlessly caring, passionately mad, unintentionally hilarious.” The Lynch family has expressed deep grief, with a spokesperson noting they are “devastated… in shock… and being comforted and supported by family and friends.”
Incident Details
The Bayesian yacht had anchored off the coast of Sicily on Sunday, about 500 meters from Porticello port. The vessel sank at approximately 5 am local time on Monday during a violent storm. While fifteen passengers and crew members were rescued after reaching a life raft, the bodies of the remaining seven were recovered over several days, a process complicated by challenging underwater conditions. Vincenzo Zagarola from the Italian coastguard likened the sunken yacht to an “18-storey building full of water” and noted that raising the vessel is not currently planned but may be considered later.
Investigation and Expert Opinions
Prosecutors, led by Ambrogio Cartosio, are set to provide an update on the investigation in Termini Imerese on Saturday morning. The speed at which the yacht sank has raised questions among experts. Dr. Jean-Baptiste Souppez, a specialist in mechanical and biomedical engineering, expressed confusion over the rapid sinking, noting that such vessels are built to stringent safety standards.
Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, which manufactures similar yachts, defended their safety, suggesting that human error could be a factor, though no official cause has been confirmed. Maritime investigator James Wilkes cautioned against speculative blame on the crew, emphasizing that such conclusions are premature without thorough investigation.
As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on determining the causes behind the tragedy and ensuring justice for the victims.
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