A closer look at the Bayesian yacht after vessel sank off Sicilian coast
The specifications of the yacht which sank off the coast of Sicily earlier this week have been unearthed as the search for survivors continues.
The Bayesian yacht was hit by a water spout off the coast of an Italian fishing village on Monday morning, causing it to sink after the mast snapped.
One person, the yacht’s chef, has been found dead while six others remain missing.
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Those thought to still be missing include Jonathan Bloomer, the international chair of Morgan Stanley, and his wife, British businessman Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, and lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife.
The British-flagged Bayesian had 22 people on board, including 10 crew members, and footage taken of the yacht back in 2021 has recently reemerged.
Superyacht Times previously wrote a profile piece about the yacht, which was built by Italian firm Perini Navi and launched in 2008.
Bayesian yacht specifications
The yacht is 55.9m long and is 11.51m at its beam (widest point), a draught (depth of the vessel below the waterline) of 9.73m and an internal volume of 473 GT (gross tonnage).
Bayesian has an aluminium hull and superstructure, and is powered by two engines which give a top speed of 15.6 knots, with a cruising speed of 13 knots.
Its 57,000-litre fuel tanks mean it has a range of up to 3,600 nautical miles, and has water tanks storing up to 14,000 litres of fresh water, YachtCharterSalute reports.
Its interior architecture was designed by Rémi Tessier and most recently refitted in 2020. The cabins feature stunning modern bathrooms, and sleek wooden furniture with metal and accents.
The yacht previously sailed under the name ‘Salute’, and in total it has a capacity for 12 passengers and 10 crew.
There are six cabins below deck including one master cabin, three double and two twins.
The Bayesian has the largest aluminium mast and the second-tallest mast overall in the world, measuring in at 75m tall.
Its forward seating area can be converted into a fully enclosed glass veranda.
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