survivors in shock –

Bad weather has struck again. The 15 survivors of the sinking of the English-flagged sailing boat that sank at dawn in the waters of Porticello, in the Palermo area, are all in shock. Eight of them needed hospitalization: six were transferred to the Civic Hospital in Palermo, while two were taken to the hospital in Bagheria. Six people are reportedly missing. While a child of less than a year was rescued and taken to the hospital for checks as a precaution.

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Meanwhile, the search continues without stopping, involving the Coast Guard and the fire brigade divers, as well as two helicopters – one from the Port Authority and one from the fire brigade – which are taking turns patrolling the area from above. The hull is located at a depth of about 49 meters and half a mile from the coast of Porticello. According to what Ansa has learned, the body of one of the missing has been found alongside the vessel. It appears to be a man. According to initial information, the vessel was at anchor when it was surprised by the bad weather that has hit the Palermo area in the past few hours. The Port Authority is investigating the causes of the sinking and in the next few hours will interview the skipper again, still in shock, as well as the other survivors.

The Bayesian vessel is a Yacht built in 2008 by the Perini Navi Viareggio shipyard. It currently sails under the flag of the United Kingdom (UK). According to Vessel Finder, the vessel is a 56-meter long sailing boat with a maximum beam of 11 meters and a gross tonnage of 473 tons. Bayesian (ex Salute) – writes the Zago Spa group – received the Superyacht award for best sailing yacht of 2009. The interiors were designed by Remi Tessier while the project was optimized by Ron Holland. This project is characterized by the highest aluminum mast ever built until 2008. The designer created very elegant and comfortable interiors that recall a Japanese style. The materials used are bleached fir and sycamore while the floors are in teak.