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MIKE LYNCH AND DAUGHTER HANNAH

Jonathan bloomer and wife judy bloomer, christopher morvillo and wife neda morvillo.

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2000/2023 York 88 Skylounge Motor Yacht

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Alexander Marine are pleased to present this 2000/2023 York 88 Skylounge Motor Yacht to the market as worldwide central agents. This stunning long-range superyacht has undergone several years of comprehensive refit to redefine luxury cruising and is now poised to carry her next lucky owner around Australia, the Pacific Islands, and beyond. The demand for expedition and explorer superyachts has soared in recent years, with lengthy wait times for new vessels of this calibre. Seize this rare opportunity to acquire this contemporary luxury yacht, embodying the essence of opulence, at a fraction of the cost of a new build. Northern NSW based shipbuilders Bill and Bob York were pioneers of Australian boat building, producing custom built charter yachts, trawlers, dredges, and patrol boats built to strict Australian Ship Building Board specifications. The brothers extensive experience is clearly demonstrated in an impressive portfolio of vessels they launched with the York 88 being one of their finest creations. Inspecting the York 88 from the dock, there is no mistake that she has been built by a shipyard influenced by high level naval architecture principles. The vessel boasts a distinct exterior design, illustrated by sleek lines and sharp angles that are visually appealing over her three deck levels. Her entire hull and superstructure is crafted from robust marine grade Aluminium. Her brand-new interior features a fresh elegance and practicality, perfect for tropical island living. Her ample beam provides lots of precious interior volume. Starting at the stern is a spacious teak-laid fold down swim platform which offers plenty of room to create your own Beach Club, which then seamlessly merges into the generous teak-laid fishing cockpit. Her new owner will enjoy lazing back on a deck chair right by the water while guests enjoy the latest aquatic toys you have on board. From the fishing cockpit, stairs on both sides lead up to the weather protected teak-laid cockpit. This zone of the vessel is an entertainer's paradise! There is a generous amount of seating courtesy of the forward facing fixed aft bench seat complete with new exterior upholstery which spans the entire beam of the cockpit set around two large meganite dining tables. There is ample space to add additional aft facing deck chairs to seat more than a cricket team and still have room for stand-up cocktail-style entertaining when the party is in full swing. Additionally, as accessed off the port side deck, there is a day head providing added convenience for guests enjoying the outdoor ambiance and or for those that haven't completely dried off from a swim. The cockpit is equipped with a fully functional wet bar, complete with a sink, Schmick 274L two-door beverage fridge, and a Hoshizaki ice maker. The wet bar is strategically positioned below a large hopper window. When open, the window seamlessly connects the saloon area to the outdoor entertainment zone. As previously mentioned the flybridge boat deck overhang offers protection for all-weather entertaining in the luxurious cockpit and note this space could be enclosed with mesh screens or clears depending upon the next owners personal preference. The saloon features a spacious and contemporary design, accessed through a large bifold door that opens up from the cockpit - please note the cockpit and entire saloon area is all on the same level which is fabulous. The integrated open plan design promotes the lightness of this beautiful yacht further enhanced by the abundance of natural light through the oversized saloon windows, creating a fresh and inviting atmosphere. In the aft of the saloon area this space is decorated with a new plush lounge suite and two single lounge chairs, and is a space for guests to gather for more intimate conversations, or to enjoy a movie on the 55" pop up TV. The soft coloured furnishings, wall and ceiling linings, and flooring contribute to the overall elegance of the space. The open plan arrangement allows the saloon to flow forward through to the starboard positioned dining area for those more formal dining occasions onboard. Wherever you are on this main level you are gifted with breathtaking panoramic views. A watertight door is positioned to starboard opposite the galley and forward of the formal dining area for easy access out on the side deck, and for some natural ventilation when fresh air is called for. The gourmet galley can be found forward on the saloon level to port, adjacent to the formal dining area. This well-appointed supersize all-new galley is designed to provide the comforts of home and is sure to impress even the most seasoned chef. With a Staron island bench as its centrepiece, the galley is equipped with brand new appliances, including a LG 530L French door fridge/freezer, a LG dishwasher, a Bosch oven, a Bosch four element electric cooktop, and a Sharp Convection Inverter microwave. Ample counter space on either side of the double sink is accentuated by large windows, allowing for plenty of natural light. A breakfast bar, complete with four stools, offers a cosy spot to enjoy meals while overlooking the galley. Whether at sea or in port, this inviting space provides the perfect setting for any chef to showcase their culinary skills. The saloon provides multiple access points to the ship's accommodation below, the captain's bridge above, and the yacht's exterior decks. The accommodation layout on the York 88 features three midship guest cabins and an additional three forward cabins in case of an overflow of guests or if you are operating this vessel with crew. A LED lit staircase, located on the port side midships of the saloon, leads down to the midship guest staterooms. The Owner's Suite spans the entire beam of the boat and features a luxurious queen-sized bed with an impressive mirrored headboard; the perfect space to laze back and watch a movie in the privacy of your cabin on the wall-mounted Samsung 43" TV. This cabin exudes elegance and charm, with flawless teak and cream accents throughout the stateroom. The Owner's bathroom boasts a generously sized shower with bench seat, enclosed by a large frameless glass shower screen. The vanity surfaces, crafted from Staron, are adorned with mirrors and bathed in natural light, creating an even more spacious atmosphere. A thoughtful feature is the extensive range of storage not only in the master suite but throughout the entire yacht. In this same area are two additional midship guest staterooms both equipped with double beds, their own private ensuites and wall-mounted Samsung 33" TVs. Each cabin has their own bathroom presented to the same high standard of the master suite. The primary ships guest accommodation is positioned midship, supporting a good night's sleep regardless of the conditions outside. During the day the cabins are bathed in natural light courtesy of the generously sized portholes which can also provide ample ventilation. And if that's not enough, don't forget about the benefit of air conditioning to ensure your comfort throughout the vessel, no matter the weather outside. When the sun goes down and the lights are turned on, they create a relaxed and peaceful ambience. Forward of the main saloon leads to another set of stairs that take you down to the forward accommodation. Up in the bow a crew cabin offers two single berths, along with a separate bathroom that includes a wet head. This area features a full-sized laundry housing a stacked Electrolux Ultimate Care 300 Dryer and Hisense 7.5kg clothes washing machine. A little aft of the bow crew cabin are two mirrored twin cabins featuring a double bed and a private ensuite for each - these cabins are well appointed and would be suitable for overflow guest accommodation or additional crew cabins at the discretion of her next owner. The forward accommodation is well separated from the midship staterooms ensuring privacy for all. Back up in the main saloon, midship and to starboard, you will notice a modern white spiral staircase trimmed with a polished stainless-steel railing that leads up to the yacht's Skylounge & helm station. This space has been designed with both practicality and comfort in mind. For the ship's esteemed captain, there is exceptional visibility beyond the durable ocean-resistant pilothouse glazing. The centreline helm station is equipped with all new Triple Garmin 20" 8000 Series MFD to access the comprehensive Garmin suite of navigation electronics. From the helm station, the captain always possesses a comprehensive overview of the ship's operations, monitoring the vital signs of the boat's engines and critical equipment from the helm. She is Naiad fin stabilised while underway for maximum guest comfort. Her bow and stern thruster controls are comfortably positioned for the captain to maximise manoeuvrability. Enhancing ease of operation, she is equipped with a new Dockmate Twist wireless docking remote ensuring precise and convenient docking maneuvers. Overseeing the yacht's controls is a new helm chair that is both comfortable and fully adjustable. Positioned at a higher level, it allows the captain to minimise the need for leaning forward, ensuring maximum comfort and reducing strain on his or her neck and back. The bridge has been meticulously designed to cater to the captain's needs during a journey. It includes a compact L-shaped dinette for meals, a 112L bar fridge to keep refreshments cold, and a raised lounge area behind the helm chair. This considerate layout ensures that the captain has everything conveniently within reach while underway. There is a day head on the Skylounge level which will be welcome news to the captain. The captain has access through dual pilothouse doors out on both the port or starboard side decks making it a breeze to clean all four sides of the Skylounge glazing. Additionally, at the aft of the Skylounge, a rear door provides access out onto the fabulous boat deck entertainment space. Guests will be thrilled with the breathtaking elevated views during the day and the mesmerising starry skies at night. Further aft again is the tender storage area, which is equipped with a custom hydraulic davit that can be easily operated to launch the mothership's tender and other water toys. The vessel design includes practical walk-around decks on the saloon and Skylounge level. The beautifully laid teak decking flows all the way through from the bow to the cockpit and the swim platform. The partially covered side decks are generously wide and complemented by high stainless-steel handrails ensuring safety and comfort walking around the boat. At the bow are dual kedge anchors connected to a Maxwell hydraulic horizontal windlass. Access to the engine room is via the water tight door off the port side deck. Ladder access takes you down to the heart and soul of the vessel. The layout has been thoughtfully designed to provide easy access to the essential systems. This superyacht is powered by Twin Detroit 12V-92TA engines, allowing for a comfortable cruising speed of 10-12 knots and a maximum speed of 18 knots. With an immense fuel capacity of 22,000L, Twin Perkins/Stamford 50 KW generators, and a Village Marine Watermaker to replenish the 2,500L water tanks, this mighty yacht offers ample opportunity for extended cruising throughout Australia, across the pacific, and well beyond. All of this capability can be enjoyed in utmost safety, style and comfort. You are invited to book a private inspection to view this vessel. If you are unable to travel to inspect this vessel, we would be pleased to offer you a personal guided video tour via telephone with one of our yacht consultants. Lying: Gold Coast, Queensland.

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What We Know So Far About the Missing Victims in the Sicily Yacht Sinking

F our British passengers and two Americans, including a prominent New York City attorney and his wife, remain missing after the Aug. 19 yacht sinking

First responders are still looking for six people who remain unaccounted for one day after the superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Sicily following a major storm.

Among those unaccounted for include four British passengers and two Americans,  CNN ,  The Independent  and  Sky News reported .

Chairman of Morgan Stanley International Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy were aboard the 183-foot yacht when the vessel, carrying 22 people, began taking on water during the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 19.

Related: Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch and Daughter Among Missing After Luxury Yacht Sinks Off Sicilian Coast

London-based insurance company Hiscox — of which Bloomer is also chairman — issued a statement to PEOPLE on Aug. 20 regarding the tragedy.

"We are deeply shocked and saddened by this tragic event. Our thoughts are with all those affected, in particular our Chair, Jonathan Bloomer, and his wife Judy, who are among the missing, and with their family as they await further news from this terrible situation," Chief Executive Aki Hussain said.

Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, are also missing following the incident. Hannah's school in west London said in a statement, per The Guardian , that they were "all incredibly shocked by the news that Hannah and her father are among those missing in this tragic incident and our thoughts are with their family and everyone involved as we await further updates.”

A source close to the survivors tells PEOPLE that the group was "celebrating Lynch's acquittal" following a lengthy legal saga that dated back to the 2011 sale of Autonomy, a business software company Lynch founded, to Hewlett Packard.

The man known as the "British Bill Gates" had been mired in legal issues since 2018, when he was indicted on several counts of securities fraud and conspiracy by federal prosecutors in California.

The trial didn’t begin until earlier this year, the BBC reported, because Lynch fought extradition to the United States for years following his indictment.

Lynch, who was facing 15 felony charges, was acquitted on all counts in June, the outlets reported.

New York City attorney Christopher Morvillo — who was on board the yacht with his wife Neda — was among those who worked on the case.

In a post on LinkedIn penned in June, the lawyer wrote that usually he didn't share personal wins on social media.

"I have never posted on LinkedIn before. Not sure why," Morvillo wrote. "The answer must lie somewhere between a fear of social media, an ignorance of the mysteries of this platform, and a lack of something meaningful to say. But, following the jury's swift exoneration of our client, Mike Lynch, and his colleague, Steven Chamberlain, last week in San Francisco, I finally have something to say that I would like others to hear."

Previous to his work at Clifford Chance, Morvillo was an assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York who worked on the criminal investigation arising out of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, according to his biography on the Clifford Chance website .

Neda is a New York City jewelry designer who has been making hand-crafted pieces for over 20 years, according to her company’s website .

Chris and Neda are the parents of two daughters, Sabrina and Sophia.

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Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, was one of 15 people saved out of a total of 22 who were originally aboard the  Bayesian , the Italian coast guard and local sources said. Eight of the rescued were taken to local hospitals.

Related: Missing Tech Tycoon Mike Lynch's Business Partner Dies After Being Hit by a Car Days Before Yacht Sinking: Police

The body of the yacht's chef, identified by Reuters as Antiguan citizen Ricardo Thomas, was found near the vessel on Aug. 19.

Thomas was an inspiration to young Black children who wanted to get into the yachting world, his friend Eli Fuller told the BBC. 

"The kids would see all these white people working on yachts," Fuller added. "For them to see an Antiguan man travelling all over the world - it was important for our community."

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1 dead, 6 missing — including 2 americans — after tornado sinks yacht, the bayesian, off sicily.

A luxury superyacht capsized off the coast of Sicily after a tornado hit the area early Monday, killing one passenger and leaving six others missing — including a tech tycoon known as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” officials said.

The Bayesian — a 184-foot luxury sailboat with 22 people aboard — sank off the port of Porticello when it was hit by a violent storm at sunrise, the Italian coast guard said.

The coast guard deployed a team of divers to search the submerged vessel for survivors some 160 feet beneath the water’s surface, with authorities fearing some of the missing passengers could be trapped inside their rooms, BBC reported.

The passengers were reportedly from the UK, the US, Canada, Sri Lanka and Ireland.

One body, believed to belong to the ship’s chef, Canadian-born Thomas Recaldo, who had been living in Antigua, was found near the wreck, the Palermo Port Authority told CBC News.

Six others were missing as of Monday morning, including the vessel’s owner, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, sources told Reuters and  the Independent .

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah, were among the missing, according to Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacaras, the Telegraph reported. 

Bacaras, who is the sole shareholder of the firm that owns the yacht — Isle of Man-registered Revtom Limited company — was rescued along with 14 others from the yacht. 

One of the survivors, Charlotte Golunski, 35, described to Italian newspaper Giornale Di Sicilia how she and her 1-year-old daughter survived the harrowing experience.

“For two seconds I lost my baby in the sea, then I immediately hugged her again amid the fury of the waves,” she said.

“I held her tightly, close to me, while the sea was stormy. Many were screaming. Luckily the lifeboat inflated and all 11 of us managed to get on board.”

The captain was also among the survivors,  an Italian coast guard spokesperson told CNN.

What to know after a tornado sank the yacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily, leaving five dead and two missing:

• A superyacht capsized off the coast of Sicily after a tornado hit the area early Monday, killing three passengers and leaving three others missing.
• The first two bodies found inside the wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht were identified as British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter Hannah, according to a report.
• Two more bodies have been recovered but have yet to be identified.
• Lynch — known as “Britain’s Bill Gates” had invited guests from Clifford Chance, a legal firm that represented him, and Invoke Capital, his own company, on the voyage,  according to the Telegraph . 
• Security camera footage shot from 650 feet from where the  Bayesian sank Monday  shows it slowly disappearing.
• Italian authorities have said the chances of the remaining passengers surviving the disaster were very small, but “never say never.”
• A r are and unexpected “black swan” weather event may have led to the  Bayesian superyacht’s speedy demise , maritime experts say.

A helicopter and rescue boats from the coast guard, carabinieri, fire rescue and civil protection service were at the scene early Monday searching for those who had not been accounted for,  according to the Australian Associated Press.

The massive yacht, the Bayesian, flies under the British flag and can reach a maximum speed of 15 knots (17 mph). It comes equipped with six cabins, including a full beam master suite, according to yacht charter websites, which list the ship as available for rent for up to $215,000 per week.

Twelve of its passengers were guests while 10 were crew.

The boat left the Sicilian port of Milazzo on Aug. 14 and was last tracked east of Palermo on Sunday evening, according to vessel tracking app Vesselfinder.

Lynch, often referred to as “Britain’s Bill Gates,” is one of the UK’s most prominent tech entrepreneurs. 

He founded enterprise software firm Autonomy, which he sold for $11 billion to Hewlett Packard for $11.7 billion in 2011. 

However, HP later sued Lynch claiming he overstated the value of the company, and ultimately took a $8.8 billion writedown on the purchase, later blaming “accounting irregularities” for overpaying for Autonomy.

Last year Lynch was extradited to the US to stand trial for fraud charges over HP’s allegations, but he was acquitted last June. The jaunt on the Bayesian was intended as a celebration of the tech magnate’s acquittal, according to  the Telegraph . 

Lynch had invited guests from the legal firm that represented him, Clifford Chance, and Invoke Capital, his own company, on the voyage, the outlet reported.

The doomed vessel was on its way to Palermo, originally departing from Positano, a village on the southern Amalfi Coast, on July 30, according to  marinetraffic.com .

Its last docking location was in the town of Milazzo on Wednesday.

The ship’s manufacturer, Perini Navi, says on its website that the Bayesian’s aluminum mast is the tallest in the world — measuring nearly 250-feet.

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A Waterspout Was Seen When a Luxury Yacht Sank. What Is It?

Witnesses reported seeing the tornado-like phenomenon hit the Bayesian, a sailing yacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday.

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By Eve Sampson

What caused the sinking on Monday of a sailing yacht carrying the British billionaire Mike Lynch and 21 other people off the coast of Sicily is still unknown. But some attention has focused on observations by witnesses, who described seeing a small tornado-like column known as a waterspout forming over the water during an abrupt and violent storm as the vessel sank.

Fifteen passengers on the 180-foot yacht, the Bayesian, escaped on a raft before being rescued by a neighboring cruise ship. The body of the ship’s cook was recovered on Monday and six people remain unaccounted for , including Mr. Lynch and his daughter Hannah, according to officials with Sicily’s civil protection agency.

Prosecutors in the nearby city of Termini Imerese have opened an inquiry into the cause of the sinking.

Here is what to know about waterspouts, a surprisingly common weather phenomenon that may have helped sink the luxury yacht.

What are waterspouts?

Waterspouts are columns of spinning air and moisture — similar to tornadoes over water, according to the National Weather Service .

While some form in fair weather, and are aptly called fair weather waterspouts, another more dangerous variety called tornadic waterspouts develops downward from a thunderstorm. These tornadic waterspouts can either form as regular tornadoes over land and move out to sea, or form in a storm already over a large body of water, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association .

Fair weather waterspouts are weak, often dissipate quickly and do not cause major damage, according to the agencies, but tornadic waterspouts are more often associated with high winds, dangerous and frequent lightning, and hail. The Italian authorities recorded strong winds and intense lightning activity at the time the yacht went down.

How common are waterspouts?

Experts say waterspouts may be more common than tornadoes, but because oceans are so vast, they are more difficult to track — and as difficult to predict.

“The Mediterranean is possibly one of the places where waterspouts are most likely around the world due to the warm ocean surface and a climate that is very susceptible to thunderstorms throughout the summer and autumn,” according to a statement by Peter Inness, a meteorologist at the University of Reading in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Inness pointed to a 2022 study by scientists from University of Barcelona , which found that waterspouts occurred more frequently over warmer sea surfaces. The North Atlantic ocean has been unusually hot for over a year, repeatedly reaching record highs for the time of year , according to data from the oceanic association.

The International Centre for Waterspout Research on Monday said on X , the platform formerly known as Twitter, that it had confirmed 18 waterspouts near Italy in recent days, and several fishermen in the area of the accident told Italian media that they had witnessed a waterspout near the yacht.

What may have happened?

Karsten Börner, the captain of the nearby boat that rescued the 15 passengers, said in an interview that he saw the Bayesian about 490 feet away before the wind and lightning picked up.

While it was difficult to see what happened amid the storm, “my theory was that she was capsized first and then went down over the stern,” he said.

Towering over 237 feet tall, the Bayesian mast was one of the tallest aluminum masts in the world and it also had a special keel that could be raised or lowered, according to its manufacturer, Perini Navi. A keel is the downward-extending centerline underneath a boat that can help stabilize the vessel.

“In this case, having a tall aluminum mast would not make it the safest port to be in case of a storm,” said Andrea Ratti, associate professor of nautical design and architecture technology the Politecnico di Milano.

He added that “a lot of questions will remain until we have other elements at our disposal.”

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting.

Eve Sampson is a reporter covering international news and a member of the 2024-25 Times Fellowship class, a program for journalists early in their careers. More about Eve Sampson

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