The captain of a superyacht that sank off Sicily last week, resulting in seven deaths, is under investigation for potential manslaughter and culpable shipwreck. The investigation focuses on the captain’s actions during the storm, including potential negligence. The sinking claimed the lives of British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, along with five others.
A superyacht carrying British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his family sank off the coast of Sicily during a sudden nighttime storm. While 15 people were rescued, Lynch and his daughter are among the six still missing. The incident highlights the dangers of severe weather, particularly tornadic waterspouts, which are a potential but unusual culprit in the sinking. The yacht’s design, with a tall mast and retractable keel, may have contributed to its instability during the storm, while the extreme ocean temperatures may have amplified the storm’s strength.
The search for six missing passengers, including prominent British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter, continues after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a severe storm. Despite the efforts of divers, hopes of finding survivors are dwindling as the search enters its second day.
A 49-meter sailboat carrying 22 people sank off the coast of Sicily, resulting in one fatality and seven missing. The boat, carrying mostly British nationals, sank due to bad weather. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with divers and helicopters searching the area.
