A luxury superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily last year has finally been lifted from the water. The 56-meter long vessel, known as the Bayesian, was recovered by a salvage team. The operation was complex and required careful planning and execution. The yacht was raised using a floating crane barge. The hull was covered in algae and mud, showing the effects of its time underwater.

The Bayesian was lifted in a holding area off the Sicilian port of Porticello. This was the first step in a process that will allow investigators to determine the cause of the sinking. The hull will be transported to the port of Termini Imerese. There, a special steel cradle awaits to support the vessel during further examination.

The Bayesian sank during a severe storm in August of last year. The storm was so intense that it knocked the yacht over to a 90-degree angle in just 15 seconds. The vessel was sheltering from forecasted thunderstorms when the storm hit. Wind speeds exceeded 70 knots, making it impossible for the crew to regain control.

The storm claimed the lives of seven people, including British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter. Lynch had recently been acquitted of fraud charges in the U. S. He was celebrating his victory with friends on the ill-fated cruise. Fifteen people survived the disaster, including the captain and all crew members except the chef.

The Bayesian's 72-meter mast was detached to facilitate the lifting process. It remains on the seabed for future removal. The vessel was raised from a depth of 50 meters over the course of three days. This allowed the salvage team to secure the necessary lifting equipment under the keel.

Italian authorities are conducting a full criminal investigation into the sinking. British investigators have already released an interim report. They concluded that the yacht was overwhelmed by extreme wind conditions. The crew had chosen the site as a shelter from the storm, but the conditions proved too severe.

The recovery of the Bayesian is a significant step in understanding what went wrong. The vessel will now be thoroughly examined to help piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. The investigation will likely shed light on the challenges of navigating severe weather conditions at sea. It is a stark reminder of the power of nature and the importance of preparedness.

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