Luxury Vessel Sunk by Tornado Off Coast of Italy
What We Know So Far
The Incident
A British-flagged luxury vessel named Bayesian sank off the coast of Palermo, Italy, on August 10, 2023.
Casualties
Six people are missing.
One person has died.
The Vessel
The Bayesian is a 56-meter Perini Navi sailing yacht.
It has a 75-meter mast.
It has a 22-person capacity.
Last Known Location
The Bayesian last reported its location at 0300 BST on August 10, 2023.
It was approximately 700 meters (2296 feet) from Porticello harbor.
Cause of Sinking
A tornado is believed to have caused the sinking.
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