September 1st 2024.
The beautiful Bayesian sailing boat was a luxurious sight to behold as it glided through the crystal clear waters of Palermo, Sicily. However, the peacefulness was suddenly shattered when a violent storm hit, causing the ship to tilt dangerously. The crew members onboard were thrown into a state of panic as they desperately tried to save themselves and their passengers.
One crew member, Matthew Griffiths, bravely recounted the harrowing experience of waking up the captain, James Cutfield, when the wind reached 20 knots. The captain quickly sprang into action, ordering everyone to wake up and secure the ship. Matthew then rushed to store away pillows and plants, close windows, and hatches to protect the ship from the raging storm.
But despite their best efforts, the ship eventually tilted and some members of the crew were thrown into the water. With quick thinking and determination, they managed to climb back onboard and began to rescue those who were in danger. Sadly, seven people, including British billionaire Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, lost their lives in the tragedy.
As the investigation into the sinking began, the Italian fire service dive team tirelessly searched for answers. It was a difficult and emotional task, but they were determined to find out what happened. The captain, James Cutfield, was under scrutiny for possible manslaughter and culpable shipwreck charges, along with engineer Tim Parker Eaton and Matthew Griffiths.
Their lawyer, Mario Scopesi, clarified that their responsibilities were still unclear as the investigation was still in its early stages. He also mentioned that all three of them had left Italy, along with the rest of the crew. The Italian legal system states that being under investigation does not imply guilt, and it does not necessarily lead to formal charges.
The investigators were baffled by the fact that the ship, which was deemed unsinkable by its manufacturer, Perini Navi, had sunk while a nearby sailboat remained relatively unscathed. The sinking was described as "extremely rapid" and could possibly be attributed to a powerful wind known as a downburst.
Despite the crew's valiant efforts, six passengers were tragically trapped in the yacht's hull and did not survive. The captain's lawyer, Aldo Mordiglia, shared that his client had chosen to remain silent during questioning, and the legal team was working on a defensive strategy.
The cost of retrieving the Bayesian from the seabed was estimated to be at least £15 million, but it was necessary to gain a better understanding of what caused the disaster. As the investigation continued, the crew members and loved ones of the victims were left to mourn and seek closure for the tragic loss of life.
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