The Sinking of a Superyacht on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand – When the superyacht Bayesian set sail along Sicily’s coast, passengers and crew had no idea of the horror that awaited them.
As the yacht lay moored outside Porticello harbour, a huge downburst of water and winds of over 100 kmph capsized the boat. Fifteen people leapt to safety but 7 others, including the owner Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah, drowned.
Through a dramatic minute-by-minute analysis of the tragedy and rescue we examine the potential factors involved in the disaster, from the extreme weather to onboard safety, and ask what the sinking means for anyone thinking of stepping onto a boat.
As storms and extreme weather events become much more frequent, how safe are our seas?
The Sinking of a Superyacht on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand – Premiere / Sunday 17 August at 8.30pm
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The Sinking of a Superyacht on SBS Viceland and SBS on Demand
