Bayesian (yacht) facts for kids
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|} Bayesian was a very large sailing yacht, about 56 meters (184 feet) long. It was built in Italy in 2008 and was known as Salute at first. This amazing yacht sank near Sicily on August 19, 2024, after a strong storm and a waterspout hit it.
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| History | |
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| Name |
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| Namesake | Bayesian inference |
| Owner |
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| Operator | 2022–2024: Camper & Nicholsons International |
| Port of registry |
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| Builder | Perini Navi, Viareggio, Italy |
| Cost | £30m |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Out of service | 19 August 2024 |
| Refit | 2020 |
| Identification |
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| Fate | Sank in a storm off Porticello, Sicily |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Superyacht; flybridge sloop |
| Tonnage | 473 GT |
| Displacement | 543 t (534 long tons) |
| Length | 56.0 m (184 ft) |
| Beam | 11.5 m (38 ft) |
| Height | Mast 72 m (236 ft) above DWL |
| Draught | 4 m (13 ft); 10 m (33 ft) with retractable keel fully extended |
| Installed power | MTU (8V 2000 M72) 8-cylinder 965hp 1,440 kW (1,930 hp) |
| Propulsion | Single shaft; fixed pitch propeller |
| Sail plan | Cutter rig; 2,900 m2 (31,000 sq ft) |
| Speed | 12 knots (22 km/h; 14 mph) (cruising) |
| Range | 3,600 nm @ 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) |
| Boats & landing craft carried |
Two tenders |
| Capacity | 12 guests |
| Crew | 10 |
| Notes | Aluminium hull, superstructure and mast; tallest ever mast at launch Ballast: retractable keel 60 tonnes; fixed keel box 140 tonnes Fuel: 49,700 litres (10,900 imp gal) / 58,700 litres (12,900 imp gal); fresh water: 10,900 litres (2,400 imp gal) / 15,500 litres (3,400 imp gal) |
How Bayesian Was Built
Bayesian was a special type of sailing yacht called a sloop. It was designed by Ron Holland and built by Perini Navi in Italy. The yacht had a hull (the main body) made of aluminium and a single mast with a special sail setup called a cutter rig.
Yacht Features
The mast on Bayesian was about 75 meters (246 feet) tall. At the time it was built, this was the tallest mast in the world! The yacht also had a special keel (the part that goes into the water) that could be lifted. This meant its draft, or how deep it sat in the water, could change from 10 meters (33 feet) to 4 meters (13 feet).
Bayesian was one of ten similar yachts built by the same company. Most of the other yachts had two masts, but Bayesian had only one. It was known as one of the largest sailing yachts in the world.
The yacht had a normal open area at the back called a cockpit. It also had another enclosed area at the front that was about 60 square meters (646 square feet). The inside of the yacht was designed in a Japanese style by a French company. In 2008 and 2009, Bayesian won awards for its beautiful inside design and as a top sailing yacht.
History of the Yacht
The yacht was first ordered by a Dutch businessman named Eric Albada Jelgersma. However, after an accident, it was sold in 2008 to another Dutch person, John Groenewoud, who named it Salute.
Renaming and Ownership
In November 2014, the yacht was sold to a company owned by Angela Bacares. She is the wife of a technology entrepreneur named Mike Lynch. The yacht was then renamed Bayesian. This name came from a type of math called Bayesian inference, which was used in Mike Lynch's company. After this, the yacht was registered in the United Kingdom, with London as its home port.
The yacht was updated in 2020. From 2022, it was managed by Camper & Nicholsons International, a company in Switzerland.
The Sinking of Bayesian
On August 19, 2024, the Bayesian sank during a storm. It was anchored near Porticello, a small fishing village in Sicily. The yacht was hit by a powerful storm and a waterspout, which is like a tornado over water. After it flipped over, the yacht quickly sank to a depth of about 49 meters (161 feet).
Rescue and Recovery Efforts
There were 10 crew members and 12 passengers on board the yacht. Fifteen people were rescued by a nearby Dutch ship called the Sir Robert Baden Powell. Sadly, one body was found in the sea, and six people were missing.
Divers from the fire department immediately started searching the sunken yacht. This was very difficult because of how deep the yacht was. Divers could only stay underwater for about eight minutes at a time. They also found that furniture inside the yacht blocked the way to the cabins. Over the next few days, six more bodies were found inside the yacht.
Survivors
The fifteen people who survived included Angela Bacares, five guests, the captain James Cutfield, and eight other crew members.
Those Who Died
- Jonathan Bloomer, a business leader.
- Judy Bloomer, Jonathan Bloomer's wife.
- Mike Lynch, a technology founder.
- Hannah Lynch, Mike Lynch's daughter.
- Christopher J. Morvillo, a lawyer.
- Neda Morvillo, a jewelry designer and Christopher Morvillo's wife.
- Recaldo Thomas, the yacht's chef.
What Caused the Sinking?
People who saw the event said that a waterspout hit the yacht during the storm. At first, some thought the mast might have broken, making the yacht unbalanced. However, divers later said the yacht seemed to be mostly in one piece. This suggests the mast might not have broken. Other reasons for the yacht flipping over could be that water got inside through open windows or doors.
A local fisherman from Porticello said that everyone knew a storm was coming. He mentioned that it was safer to keep boats in the port that night. An expert from the company that owns Perini Navi said that the crew should have known about the storm from weather forecasts. He also suggested that the yacht should have been moving into the wind, with all openings closed, and the keel fully lowered.
Investigations
The main prosecutor in Termini Imerese has started an investigation to find out why the yacht sank and if anyone is responsible. This investigation is expected to take several weeks. Because Bayesian was registered in the UK, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch is also looking into the event, working with the local investigation.
The Italian Coastguard said that lifting the sunken yacht out of the water was not planned right away, but they would think about it later.
See also
In Spanish: Bayesian para niños
