One year ago, on August 19, 2024, the superyacht Bayesian, valued at £30 million, was capsized by a sudden and violent storm off the coast of Sicily. The 184-foot vessel, reportedly owned by a figure dubbed 'Britain's Bill Gates,' heeled to a 90-degree angle in hurricane-force winds before sinking.
The incident occurred while the yacht was anchored, and the rapid onset of extreme weather conditions overwhelmed its capabilities. The phrase 'unsinkable' had previously been associated with the yacht, adding a layer of shock to the disaster.
Details surrounding the specific meteorological conditions and the yacht's preparedness for such an event have been the subject of scrutiny since the tragedy. The sinking prompted investigations into the sequence of events that led to the loss of the luxury vessel.