Bayesian Superyacht Sank After ‘Extreme’ Wind Gust, Report Says
nytimes.comPublished: 5/14/2025
Summary
A young deckhand saved the captain from a deadly storm on the Bayesian supery yacht by sharing a video of the intense winds on social media, leading to its capsizing minutes later. Extreme winds proved insufficient to prevent the yacht from toppling within hours as recovery was impossible once it heeled beyond 70 degrees. Passengers struggled to find lifeboats as floodwaters filled the ship’s cabins in darkness following the tragic event.