Luxury Superyacht Sinking off Sicily
British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five others went missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily. Lynch's wife and 14 others survived. The yacht had a crew of 10 and 12 passengers, and one body was recovered. Lynch was acquitted in a big U.S. fraud trial in June. The ship had a 75-meter mast and was listed for rent for up to 195,000 euros a week.
Key Points
- Luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily
- Lynch was acquitted in a U.S. fraud trial in June
- Yacht had a crew of 10 and 12 passengers
- One body recovered, six missing
- Yacht had a 75-meter mast and was listed for rent for up to 195,000 euros a week
Pros
- Survivors rescued from sinking superyacht
- Mike Lynch's wife among the survivors
Cons
- Six people including Mike Lynch missing
- One body recovered, six others unaccounted for