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Triple 888 Eight

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From $13,000

Compared to other yachts of a similar length, motor yacht TRIPLE 888 EIGHT has been built with a larger interior volume and the largest flybridge in her class. Designed inside and out by Horizon Yachts, her styling is modern and timeless, with Italian wood panelling, cherry wood and white carpets throughout.

She offers luxurious accommodation for up to eight guests in a full beam master suite located midship, a double VIP stateroom in the bow, and two twin cabins (port and starboard), all with entertainment centres and en-suite bathroom facilities. Large crew quarters for four are located aft of the lower deck with private access allowing for excellent yet discrete service.

Out on deck, TRIPLE 888 EIGHT offers a very large semi-covered sun deck which is perfect for socialising or entertaining. It is equipped with a Jacuzzi surrounded by sunpads, a barbeque and bar underneath the hard top. On the main aft deck, there is a spot for al fresco dining or simply lounging, whilst steps leading down to the bathing platform offer ease of access to her impressive collection of water toys, including dive gear, a 60hp Yamaha jet-ski and 10 meter TechnoHull RIB.

Fitted with stabilisers, TRIPLE 888 EIGHT is a very stable yacht both underway and at anchor. Following a recent refit in 2016/17, she now comes complete with a fully serviced engine and generator. Boasting low engine hours, her twin 1550hp Caterpillar engines enable her to cruise at 14 knots and reach top speeds of 20 knots.

Tender & Toys

• Jacuzzi & bar on sundeck
• 10 meter TechnoHull RIB with 700HP-Seats 14 people and will do over 60kts
• Immaculate condition
• Impressive toy box

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TRIPLE EIGHT

TRIPLE EIGHT is a 27.1 m Motor Yacht, built in the United Kingdom by Sunseeker and delivered in 2021. She is one of 29 90 Ocean models.

Her top speed is 26.0 kn and she boasts a maximum cruising range of 1800.0 nm at 12.0 kn, with power coming from two MTU diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 8 guests in 4 staterooms, with 4 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a 7.16 m beam.

She was designed by Sunseeker , who also completed the naval architecture and designed the interior. Sunseeker has designed 386 yachts, created the naval architecture for 290 yachts, and designed the interior of 393 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.

TRIPLE EIGHT is one of 5856 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range.

TRIPLE EIGHT is currently sailing under the Netherlands flag (along with a total of other 83 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Netherlands. For more information regarding TRIPLE EIGHT's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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• Name: TRIPLE EIGHT
• Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
• Yacht Subtype: Planing Fast Yacht
• Model: 90 Ocean
• Builder: Sunseeker
• Naval Architect: Sunseeker
• Exterior Designer: Sunseeker
• Interior Designer: Sunseeker

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Triple 888 Eight , built in 2008, is the epitome of a luxury charter yacht , a combination of intelligent space utilization, advanced systems, and opulent features, guaranteeing an unparalleled experience for all guests.

Triple 888 Eight is a motor yacht that boasts a spacious interior and the most extensive flybridge in its class. The yacht is designed by Horizon Yachts and exudes a modern and timeless aesthetic, featuring elegant Italian wood paneling, cherry wood accents, and white carpets. 

It can comfortably accommodate up to eight guests, with a full-beam master suite located midship, a VIP stateroom in the bow, and two twin cabins (port and starboard), each equipped with entertainment centers and en-suite bathrooms.

The yacht also features ample crew quarters for four, located aft on the lower deck, with private access for discreet service. 

29.6 m / 97.1 ft

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• Built and designed by Horizon Yachts
• Maximum Speed 20 Knots
• Cruising Speed 14 Knots
• Large semi covered sundeck
• 1x full beam master cabin | 1x VIP cabin | 2x Twin cabins
• 11m (36ft) Gulf Craft 36CC with 2x 325HP | Suzuki Water sport equipment: SeaDo Wake with 230HP and fish finder | Towable Toys | Water-ski | Wake board |3x Paddle boards
• Jacuzzi surrounded by sun pads
• Barbeque and Bar
• Dive Shop:10 Scuba Diving Equipment, Dive compressor

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Unparalleled luxury & performance: explore aboard triple 888 eight, luxury yacht charter: unwind in style on triple 888 eight.

Experience unparalleled luxury and performance aboard TRIPLE 888 EIGHT, a meticulously designed motor yacht offering spacious interiors, the largest flybridge in her class, and top-of-the-line amenities. Ideal for up to eight guests, TRIPLE 888 EIGHT promises an unforgettable yachting experience.

Unwind in Unmatched Comfort:

• **Spacious Interiors:** TRIPLE 888 EIGHT boasts a larger interior volume compared to similar yachts, providing ample space for relaxation and entertainment.
• **Modern & Timeless Design:** Designed by renowned Horizon Yachts, her contemporary styling features elegant Italian wood panelling and luxurious finishes throughout.
• **Accommodate in Opulence:** Luxuriate in four beautifully appointed staterooms, including a full-beam master suite, a VIP stateroom, and two twin cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms and entertainment centers.

Indulge in Unforgettable Experiences:

• **Expansive Flybridge:** Enjoy breathtaking views and endless entertainment on the largest flybridge in its class, featuring a jacuzzi, barbecue, bar, and ample sunbathing space.
• **Al Fresco Dining:** Host memorable meals on the main aft deck, perfect for enjoying fresh air and captivating scenery.
• **Water Toys Aplenty:** Dive into adventure with a collection of water toys, including a 10-meter TechnoHull RIB, a 60hp Yamaha jet ski, and dive gear.

Unmatched Performance & Stability:

• **Seamless Cruising:** TRIPLE 888 EIGHT offers exceptional stability underway and at anchor thanks to its stabilizers.
• **Recently Refitted:** Enjoy optimal performance with a fully serviced engine, generator, and low engine hours.
• **Impressive Speed:** Cruise comfortably at 14 knots and reach exhilarating speeds of up to 20 knots with twin 1550hp Caterpillar engines.

Tender & Toys:

• Jacuzzi & bar on sundeck
• 10 meter TechnoHull RIB with 700HP (Seats 14 people and will do over 60kts)
• Immaculate condition
• Impressive toy box

Rates start from: $13,000

Because rates are flexible per season or type of experience, please enquire today and our team will be straight in touch.

Rates include use of the yacht, and professional marine crew. APA and local taxes may apply unless otherwise stated.

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Delivered in 2008, Triple 888 Eight is a beautifully built, in-house design, Horizon yacht.

After a refit in 2016, Triple 888 Eight is fully equipped to offer luxurious and adventure charters through the Whitsundays & beyond. With the ability to accommodate eight guests in spacious cabins and four crew members on board, we can ensure that every charter delivers a relaxed five-star service. The jetski garage allows for plenty of toys to be stored on board and available during your cruise.

The long-standing Captain, Shane and the crew on board are renowned for their adventurous itineraries and passion for the guest experience.

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37South is thrilled to announce the recent appointment of 30m motor yacht Triple 888 Eight to the charter fleet.

Built and designed by Horizon Yachts, Triple 888 Eight combines intelligent space utilisation, cutting-edge technology, and opulent features, making it the perfect choice for a luxury charter yacht.

The interior of Triple 888 Eight exudes a classic aesthetic, and all spaces feature high-quality finishes, including Italian wood and white carpeting. With a VIP stateroom in the bow, a full beam master suite in the middle, and two twin cabins (to port and to starboard), each with an entertainment centre and an en suite bathroom, it can comfortably sleep up to eight people. With the expansive sun deck, Jacuzzi, and al fresco dining area, there are plenty of socialising and entertaining spaces on board.

Captain Shayne of Triple 888 Eight is a highly experienced and adventure-seeking captain who is dedicated to providing top-notch service. His crew will be with him every step of the way, ensuring that the guest experience is one to remember.

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TRIPLE 888 EIGHT

2008   horizon    97ft  /  29.6m.

TRIPLE 888 EIGHT Yacht Charter

TRIPLE 888 EIGHT currently registered in Jamaica is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht TRIPLE 888 EIGHT was built by Horizon and delivered to her owner in 2008, she later underwent a refit in 2016.

The exterior of TRIPLE 888 EIGHT is designed by Horizon.

The 97ft / 29.6m TRIPLE 888 EIGHT has been constructed with a grp hull and is powered by 2x 1,550hp Caterpillar engines with a cruising speed of 14 knots and a top speed of 20 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

TRIPLE 888 EIGHT has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 charter guests in 4 suites.

The guest cabins comprise a primary suite with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities, a cabin with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom facilities and 2 cabins with a double bed and en-suite bathroom facilities.

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht TRIPLE 888 EIGHT will be managed by the crew of 3 including the captain.

The crew will ensure you have a relaxed and enjoyable charter experience with all of your needs catered for while on board.

The 3 crew have their own separate crew quarters allowing guests to enjoy increased levels of privacy.

Amenities & Entertainment

Amenities on board for the charter guests include Air Conditioning, BBQ, Jacuzzi on deck, Sun pads, Sun loungers, Swim platform and Wi-Fi.

An extensive list of further amenities and water toys can be seen under the features and amenities section.

Yacht charter destinations

TRIPLE 888 EIGHT is Currently cruising in Oceania.

Sample itineraries for the cruising destinations can be supplied by your professional charter broker allowing you to plan your luxury yacht charter vacation in detail.

• Northern Territory Australia
• Air Conditioning
• Jacuzzi on deck
• Sun loungers
• Swim platform
• Inflatable Watertoys
• Paddleboards
• Tube - towable
• Water skis - adult
• Waverunner (Sit Down)
• Scuba Diving Equipment
• 13ft/4m Nautica 60hp
• 32’ (10m) Techno hull RIB with speeds of 60+ knots

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TRIPLE 888 EIGHT has a weekly charter price starting at $70,000 and an estimated daily charter price of $11,700.

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TRIPLE 888 EIGHT can accommodate 8 sleeping guests on board in 4 cabins.

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What we know about the Bayesian yacht tragedy as six missing are feared dead

Early on Monday morning, The Bayesian yacht capsized 700m (2,300ft) from Porticello, east of Sicily’s capital city of Palermo.

There were 22 people on board, with 15 surviving, though six remain missing, with the first casualty being found.

A body found near the sunken yacht’s location is said to be that of the Bayesian's chef, Recaldo Thomas.

Thomas was one of the 22 people on board; a friend of the chef described him as well-loved and kind.

According to the BBC, the yacht was struck by a tornado over the water, otherwise known as a waterspout.

The waterspout caused the ship to capsize and eventually sink to the bottom of the seafloor.

Those missing include Mike Lynch, his daughter Hannah, Jonathan and Judy Bloomer, Neda Morvillo and her husband Chris.

Four bodies retrieved from inside yacht that sunk off the coast of Sicily

Rescue boats operate during a search for passengers missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Porticello, near the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, on Aug. 21. Guglielmo Mangiapane/Reuters

Four bodies were found on Wednesday aboard the sunken wreck of a yacht belonging to the wife of British tech magnate Mike Lynch , sources close to the rescue operation said.

The identities of the victims were not immediately given by the authorities. Three of the bodies were brought ashore and taken to nearby hospitals for formal identification. The fourth corpse was being taken to land as evening set in.

Britain’s Daily Telegraph reported that two of the dead were Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter. Local authorities in Sicily declined to comment on the report.

The British-flagged Bayesian, a 56-metre-long (184-ft) superyacht was carrying 22 people and anchored off the port of Porticello when it was hit by a fierce, pre-dawn storm on Monday .

Lynch, 59, was one of the UK’s best-known tech entrepreneurs and had invited friends to join him on the yacht to celebrate his recent acquittal in a U.S. fraud trial.

Besides Lynch and his daughter, the other people unaccounted for after the disaster were Judy and Jonathan Bloomer, a non-executive chair of Morgan Stanley International; and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo.

Specialist rescuers have been searching inside the hull of the sunken yacht for the past two days. The victims were believed to have been trapped in cabins, which have proved extremely hard to get to, with divers only able to stay in the vessel for 8-10 minutes before having to resurface.

Fifteen people managed to escape the yacht before it capsized in the pre-dawn tempest, while the body of the onboard chef, Canadian-Antiguan national Recaldo Thomas, was found near the wreck hours after the disaster.

The Bayesian is lying on its side at a depth of around 50 metres, apparently largely intact.

Besides the diving team, the coast guard has deployed a remotely operated vehicle to scan the seabed and take underwater pictures and videos that it said may provide “useful and timely elements” for prosecutors looking into the disaster.

What we know so far about the sinking of a luxury yacht off the coast of Sicily and those aboard

The coast guard has been questioning survivors, including the captain of the Bayesian, and passengers on the yacht that was moored next to it who witnessed the ship going down, judicial sources said.

No one is under investigation at the moment, sources added.

Experts have been at a loss to explain how a large luxury vessel, presumed to have top-class fittings and safety features, could have sunk within minutes, as recounted by witnesses. The yacht anchored next to it was unharmed by the storm.

The Bayesian, which was owned by Lynch’s wife, was built by Italian shipbuilder Perini in 2008 and last refitted in 2020. It had the world’s tallest aluminium mast, measuring 72 metres, according to its makers.

Lynch has been referred to as Britain’s Bill Gates. He built the UK’s largest software firm, Autonomy, which was sold to HP for $11 billion in 2011, after which the deal spectacularly unravelled with the U.S. tech giant accusing him of fraud, resulting in a lengthy trial.

He was acquitted on all charges by a jury in San Francisco in June. Morvillo had represented him at the trial, while Bloomer was a character witness on his behalf.

Bayesian’s captain James Cutfield, a 51-year-old New Zealander who survived the shipwreck, was a “very good sailor” and “very well respected” in the Mediterranean, his brother Mark told The New Zealand Herald.

Matthew Schanck, chair of the Maritime Search and Rescue Council, a UK-based non-profit organization that trains sea rescuers, said the Bayesian was the victim of a “high impact” weather-related incident.

“If it was a water spout, which it appears to be, it’s what I would class as like a black swan event,” he told Reuters, meaning a rare and unpredictable phenomenon.

Survivors of the luxury yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily were discharged from Palermo's pediatric hospital on Aug. 20 as search and rescue efforts to find six missing people continued.

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Search continues for British tech magnate and 5 others after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

British tech magnate Mike Lynch and several other people are missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said

PORTICELLO, Sicily -- British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five other people were missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily early Monday, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said. Lynch’s wife and 14 other people survived.

Lynch, who was acquitted in June in a big U.S. fraud trial, was among six people who remain unaccounted for after their chartered sailboat sank off Porticello, near Palermo, sometime after 4 a.m. A tornado over the water known as a waterspout had struck the area overnight, said Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency.

One body was recovered, and police divers spent the day trying to reach the hull of the ship, which was resting at a depth of 50 meters (163 feet) off Porticello where it had been anchored, rescue authorities said. They returned to the site after 10 p.m. to see if it would be possible to search through the night, when weather conditions were expected to worsen, said Luca Cari, spokesman of the fire rescue service.

The ship had a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers, the Italian coast guard said. A sudden fierce storm had battered the area overnight, and a waterspout struck precisely where the 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian had been moored.

“They were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Cocina, noting that another big ship nearby, the Sir Robert Baden Powell, wasn't as badly damaged and helped rescue the 15 survivors — including Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares.

The Bayesian was notable for its single 75-meter (246-feet) mast — one of the world’s tallest made of aluminum and which was lit up at night, just hours before it sank. Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week.

One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Golunski, said she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, Italian news agency ANSA reported. The father, identified by ANSA as James Emslie, also survived, said Cocina.

Karsten Borner, the captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, said he had noticed the Bayesian nearby during the storm but after it calmed he saw a red flare and realized the ship had simply disappeared, ANSA and the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported. Borner said he and a crew member boarded their tender and found a lifeboat with 15 people, some of them injured, who they then took aboard and alerted the coast guard.

Eight of those rescued were hospitalized while the others were taken to a hotel. One body believed to be the cook was found near the wreck, but six others were unaccounted for and believed inside the hull, said Cari, the fire rescue spokesperson. The rescue operations, which were visible from shore, involved helicopters and rescue boats from the coast guard, fire rescue and civil protection service.

Fisherman Fabio Cefalù said he had seen a flare from shore at around 4:30 a.m. and immediately set out to the site but by the time he got there, the Bayesian had already sunk, with only cushions, wood and other items from the superyacht floating in the water.

“But for the rest, we didn’t find anyone,” he said from the port hours later. He said that he immediately alerted the coast guard and stayed on-site for three hours, but didn't find any survivors. “I think they are inside, all the missing people.”

He said he had been up early to check the weather to see if he could go fishing, and surmised that a sudden waterspout had struck the yacht.

“It could be that the mast broke, or the anchor at the prow pulled it, I don’t know,” he said.

Cocina said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries: In addition to Britain and the United States, passengers and crew were from Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain, he said.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch is deploying a team of four inspectors to Italy to conduct a preliminary assessment. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development office said it was “providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families.”

Dutch foreign ministry spokesperson Casper Soetekouw said the lone Dutch citizen on board, a man, had been rescued and was not in life-threatening condition.

Lynch, once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was cleared in June of fraud and conspiracy charges related to Hewlett Packard’s $11 billion takeover of his company, Autonomy Corp.

The not guilty verdicts followed an 11-week criminal trial in San Francisco that delved into the history of HP’s 2011 acquisition of Autonomy, a business software firm founded by Lynch.

The fraud accusations represented a dramatic turn in the fortunes of an entrepreneur once described as the Bill Gates of Britain — a title he seemed to live up to when he netted an $800 million from the Autonomy sale.

The acquittal vindicated Lynch, who had vehemently denied wrong doing and portrayed HP as a technological train wreck.

“I’m looking forward to returning the UK and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” Lynch said in a statement released after the verdict.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, can accommodate 12 passengers in four double cabins, a triple and the master suite, plus crew accommodations, according to Charter World and Yacht Charters.

The vessel, which previously was named Salute when it flew under a Dutch flag, featured a sleek, minimalist interior of light wood with Japanese accents designed by the French designer Remi Tessier, according to descriptions and photos on the charter sites.

Winfield reported from Rome. AP writers Danica Kirka and Sylvia Hui contributed from London.

This story has been corrected to reflect that the fisherman's name is Fabio Cefalù, not Francesco Cefalu’.

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PORTICELLO, Sicily — Rescue teams and divers were returning to the site of a storm-sunken superyacht off Sicily on Tuesday to search for six people, including British tech magnate Mike Lynch, who are believed to be still trapped in the hull, 50 meters (164 feet) underwater.

Divers were loading a rescue dinghy at the port of Porticello, near Palermo, after a first search Monday ended unsuccessfully. Fire rescue crews reported that divers were unable to access the below-deck cabins because they were blocked by debris that had shifted during the violent storm that toppled the luxury sailboat early Monday.

Fifteen people survived, including a mother who reported holding her 1-year-old baby over the waves to save her. One body has been recovered, officials said.

“Access was limited to the bridge, due to the difficulty represented by the presence of furnishings obstructing the divers’ passage,” the fire crews said in a statement.

The search was made particularly difficult because the ship was resting on the seabed at a depth of 50 meters, which limits the amount of time divers can be underwater, said fire rescue spokesperson Luca Cari. As a result, the search is expected to take time, he told The Associated Press early Tuesday.

The 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian luxury yacht had been moored about a half-mile off Ponticello when a storm rolled in around 4 a.m. Monday. Civil protection officials said they believed the ship was struck by a tornado over the water, known as a waterspout, which had passed over the area.

Fifteen of the Bayesian’s 22 passengers and crew managed to escape, first onto a lifeboat and then by a nearby sailboat, the Sir Robert Baden Powell, that had also been moored offshore to ride out the storm, Karsten Borner, the captain of the Baden Powell, told reporters at the scene.

One body, belonging to the Bayesian’s chef, was recovered nearby.

Among those missing was Lynch , who was once hailed as Britain’s king of technology. He was cleared in June of fraud and conspiracy charges in a U.S. federal trial related to Hewlett Packard’s $11 billion takeover of his company, Autonomy Corp. His wife, Angela Bacares, survived.

The vacation appeared to be something of a celebration after Lynch's acquittal, with guests including some of the people who had stood by Lynch throughout the ordeal. Among those unaccounted for, according to the civil protection agency, were one of Lynch’s U.S. lawyers, Christopher Morvillo of Clifford Chance, and Morvillo’s wife. Also among the missing was Jonathan Bloomer, the former head of the Autonomy audit committee who testified at Lynch’s trial, and his wife.

Among the survivors was Charlotte Golunski, who said she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, Italian news agency ANSA reported. The father, identified by ANSA as James Emslie, also survived.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, was carrying 12 passengers and 10 crew. According to online charter companies, it has been available for charter for 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week and is notable for its massive 75-meter tall aluminum mast, one of the tallest in the world.

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Global Affairs says Canadian reported dead after yacht capsized off Sicily

The search for the missing passengers continues in Porticello Santa Flavia, Italy, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. British tech giant Mike Lynch, his lawyer and four other people are among those missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said. Lynch’s wife and 14 other people survived. (Alberto Lo Bianco /LaPresse via AP)

Global Affairs Canada said Monday it's aware of reports that a Canadian has died after a luxury superyacht sank off Sicily during a violent storm, while Italian authorities said they continued to search for six people who remained unaccounted for.

In a statement Monday afternoon, Global Affairs said consular officials were in contact with local authorities, but said it could provide no further information due to privacy concerns.

"We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this tragic event," the agency said.

British tech magnate Mike Lynch was among the people who remain unaccounted for after their chartered sailboat sank off Porticello, when a tornado over the water known as a waterspout struck the area overnight, said Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency.

His wife, Angela Bacares, and 14 other people survived.

One body had been recovered, and police divers were trying to reach the hull of the ship, which was resting at a depth of 50 meters off Porticello, near Palermo, where it had been anchored, rescue authorities said. They returned to the site after 10 p.m. to see if it would be possible to search through the night, when weather conditions were expected to worsen, said Luca Cari, a spokesman of the fire rescue service.

The ship had a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers, the Italian coast guard said. A sudden fierce storm had battered the area overnight, and struck the place precisely where the 56-meter British-flagged Bayesian had been moored.

“They were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Cocina, noting that another big ship nearby, the Sir Robert Baden Powell, wasn't as badly damaged and helped rescue the 15 survivors — including Lynch's wife.

The Bayesian was notable for its single 75-meter mast — one of the world’s tallest made of aluminum and which was lit up at night, just hours before it sank.

One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Golunski, said she momentarily lost hold of her one-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoting the mother. The father, James Emslie, also survived, said Cocina.

Karsten Borner, the captain of the Sir Robert Baden Powell, said he had noticed the Bayesian nearby during the storm but after it calmed he saw a red flare and realized the ship had simply disappeared, ANSA and the Giornale di Sicilia newspaper reported. Borner said he and a crew member boarded their tender and found a lifeboat with 15 people, some of them injured, who they then took aboard and alerted the coast guard.

Eight of those rescued were hospitalized while the others were taken to a hotel. One body believed to be the cook was found near the wreck, but six others were unaccounted for and believed inside the hull, said Cari, the fire rescue spokesperson. The rescue operations, which were visible from shore, involved helicopters and rescue boats from the coast guard, fire rescue and civil protection service.

Fisherman Fabio Cefalù said he had seen a flare from shore at around 4:30 a.m. and immediately set out to the site but by the time he got there, the Bayesian had already sunk, with only cushions, wood and other items from the superyacht floating in the water.

“But for the rest, we didn’t find anyone,” he said from the port hours later. He said that he immediately alerted the coast guard and stayed on site for three hours, but didn't find any survivors. “I think they are inside, all the missing people.”

He said he had been up early to check the weather to see if he could go fishing, and surmised that a sudden waterspout had struck the yacht.

“It could be that the mast broke, or the anchor at the prow pulled it, I don’t know,” he said.

Cocina said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries. In addition to Britain and the United States, passengers and crew were from Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain, he said.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch is deploying a team of four inspectors to Italy to conduct a preliminary assessment. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development office said it was “providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families.”

Dutch foreign ministry spokesperson Casper Soetekouw said the lone Dutch citizen on board, a man, had been rescued and was not in life-threatening condition.

Lynch, once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was cleared in June of fraud and conspiracy charges related to Hewlett Packard’s $11 billion takeover of his company, Autonomy Corp.

The acquittal vindicated Lynch, who had vehemently denied wrong doing and portrayed HP as a technological train wreck.

“I’m looking forward to returning the UK and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” Lynch said in a statement released after the verdict.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, can accommodate 12 passengers in four double cabins, a triple and the master suite, plus crew accommodations, according to Charter World and Yacht Charters.

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British tech magnate Mike Lynch among those missing after luxury superyacht sinks off Sicily

Rome — British tech magnate Mike Lynch and five other people were missing after their luxury superyacht sank during a freak storm off Sicily early Monday, Italy’s civil protection and authorities said. Lynch’s wife and 14 other people survived.

Lynch, who was acquitted in June in a big U.S. fraud trial, was among six people who remain unaccounted for after their chartered sailboat sank off Porticello, when a tornado over the water known as a waterspout struck the area overnight, said Salvo Cocina of Sicily’s civil protection agency.

One body had been recovered, and police divers were trying to reach the hull of the ship, which was resting at a depth of 50 meters (163 feet) off Porticello, near Palermo, where it had been anchored, rescue authorities said.

It had a crew of 10 people and 12 passengers, the Italian coast guard said. A sudden fierce storm had battered the area overnight, and struck the place precisely where the 56-meter (184-foot) British-flagged Bayesian had been moored.

“They were in the wrong place at the wrong time,” said Cocina, noting that another superyacht nearby wasn't as badly damaged and helped rescue some of the 15 survivors, who included Lynch's wife Angela Bacares.

The Bayesian was notable for its single 75-meter (246-feet) mast — one of the world’s tallest made of aluminum and which was lit up at night, just hours before it sank. Online charter sites listed it for rent for up to 195,000 euros (about $215,000) a week.

One of the survivors, identified as Charlotte Emsley, said she momentarily lost hold of her 1-year-old daughter Sofia in the water, but then managed to hold her up over the waves until a lifeboat inflated and they were both pulled to safety, Italian news agency ANSA reported, quoting the mother. The father, James Emsley, also survived, said Cocina.

Eight of the 15 people rescued and taken ashore at Porticello were hospitalized while the others were taken to a hotel. One body believed to be the cook was found near the wreck, but six others were unaccounted for and believed inside the hull, said Luca Cari, a spokesperson for the Italian fire rescue service.

Rescue crews located the vessel and deep-water police divers were trying to access the hull, Cari said. The operations, which were visible from shore, involved helicopters and rescue boats from the coast guard, fire rescue and civil protection service.

Fisherman Francesco Cefalu’ said he had seen a flare from shore at around 4:30 a.m. and immediately set out to the site but by the time he got there, the Bayesian had already sunk, with only cushions, wood and other items from the superyacht floating in the water.

“But for the rest, we didn’t find anyone,” he said from the port hours later. He said that he immediately alerted the coast guard and stayed on site for three hours, but didn't find any survivors. “I think they are inside, all the missing people.”

He said he had been up early to check the weather to see if he could go fishing, and surmised that a sudden waterspout had struck the yacht.

“It could be that the mast broke, or the anchor at the prow pulled it, I don’t know,” he said.

Cocina said the crew and passengers hailed from a variety of countries: In addition to Britain and the United States, passengers and crew were from Antigua, France, Germany, Ireland, Myanmar, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain, he said.

The UK Marine Accident Investigation Branch is deploying a team of four inspectors to Italy to conduct a preliminary assessment. The Foreign Commonwealth and Development office said it was “providing consular support to a number of British nationals and their families.”

Dutch foreign ministry spokesperson Casper Soetekouw said the lone Dutch citizen on board, a man, had been rescued and was not in a life-threatening condition.

Lynch, once hailed as Britain’s king of technology, was cleared in June of fraud and conspiracy charges related to Hewlett Packard’s $11 billion takeover of his company, Autonomy Corp.

The not-guilty verdicts followed an 11-week criminal trial in San Francisco that delved into the history of HP’s 2011 acquisition of Autonomy, a business software firm founded by Lynch.

The fraud accusations represented a dramatic turn in the fortunes of an entrepreneur once described as the Bill Gates of Britain — a title he seemed to live up to when he netted an $800 million from the Autonomy sale.

The acquittal vindicated Lynch, who had vehemently denied wrong doing and portrayed HP as a technological train wreck.

“I’m looking forward to returning the UK and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” Lynch said in a statement released after the verdict.

The yacht, built in 2008 by the Italian firm Perini Navi, can accommodate 12 passengers in four double cabins, a triple and the master suite, plus crew accommodations, according to Charter World and Yacht Charters.

The vessel, which previously was named Salute when it flew under a Dutch flag, featured a sleek, minimalist interior of light wood with Japanese accents designed by the French designer Remi Tessier, according to descriptions and photos on the charter sites.

AP writers Danica Kirka and Sylvia Hui contributed from London.