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THE GREAT ESCAPE Sanlorenzo | From EUR€ 110,000 /wk

Luxury yacht THE GREAT ESCAPE is a 31.08 m (102') Sanlorenzo 102 Asymmetric delivered in 2020. Her naval architecture is from long time Sanlorenzo collaborator Zuccon International Project and her interior is by H2 Yacht Design. Up to ten guests can be accommodated in five suites and the charter is managed by a crew of five.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF THE GREAT ESCAPE: ~Main deck master suite ~Sociable deck spaces ~Large salon with fold out balcony ~At anchor and underway stabilisers ~Air conditioning ~WiFi

EXTERIOR The main deck aft features an alfresco dining area that easily converts into a large day bed lounging pad. The entire aft deck is shaded by the overhang of the sundeck above and can be sheltered from the elements on the stern and sides with privacy mesh screens.

The owner’s private foredeck terrace boasts a U-shape seating/ dining area along with a large sun pad over the bow. The entire foredeck area can be sheltered from the sun by awnings that are supported by stainless steel poles.

INTERIOR The interior décor with its mix of coral tones, off-white and grey fabrics with white lacquered furniture set against the oak parquet flooring. Brown leather and bronze details contrast with the white oak ceiling to create a fresh Mediterranean atmosphere.

THE GREAT ESCAPE Specifications

Type/Year:Sanlorenzo/2020 
Refit: 
Beam:7.06 m (23' 2") 
L.O.A.:31.08 m (102') 
Crew:5 
Guests:10 
Max Speed:23 knots 
Cabins:5 
Engines:2 MTU 2423 HP 
Cruise Speed:12 knots 
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The main deck salon is accessed from the aft deck by automatic sliding glass doors and once inside guests will be welcomed by a day bar and buffet to starboard, the dining area to the port facing the floor-to ceiling windows, and a large seating area to starboard facing the 80” TV/ cinema screen. Also to starboard are a set of opening glass doors that lead onto the side deck and to the fold-down balcony/terrace.

The hi-tech interior entertainment systems can be controlled from ipads in each zone of the yacht and the salon and cabins all feature independent cinema systems.

Yacht Charter Accommodation

The master cabin is located on the main deck forward, with a dedicated walk-in closet to starboard opposite the bathroom which benefits from underfloor heating and a steam room in the marble shower. In the full beam cabin there is a wide window to port above the vanity/ work desk, a king size bed amidships, and a door to starboard giving direct access on to the owner’s private foredeck. The four very well-appointed and generous guest cabins are located off the lower deck foyer and configured as 2 VIPs aft, each with wardrobe/ storage space, a vanity desk, and luxurious en-suite bathrooms. The starboard forward cabin can accommodate up to four bunk beds and is referred to as the children’s cabin. The port forward cabin is convertible from a twin (with extra Pullman) into a further VIP and features an ensuite bathrooms. All guest bathrooms have underfloor heating.

Charter Amenities and Extras

Tenders & Toys: ~Tender Williams SportJet 520 ~200HP Jetski Seadoo GTX 200 ~Floating mat ~Kayak 3 seats ~2 inflatable paddle boards ~Snorkeling equipment ~Fishing equipment ~Inflatable water toys ///Audio Visual Equipment and Deck Facilities: ~Audio & Video Equipment Custom Gold Version ~Internet 4G wifi system (Harbour hot spot antenna) ~Apple TV (x7) //MAIN SALON ~TV Samsung 82” RU8000 + bracket DENON AVR-X4500 A/V receiver ~5x B&W CCM362 speakers B&W ASW608 subwoofer ~Crestron DIN AP3 processor Apple Mini iPad 5 64 GB ~Belkin docking station for Mini iPad //WHEELHOUSE ~Boss car stereo (Wheelhouse) 2x B&W CCM362 speakers (Wheelhouse) //MISCELLANEOUS ~4x JL AUDIO MX650-CCX-CG-TB ~speakers (Flybridge, third zone of Main Salon) ~4x CH400 Hypex amplifier (Flybridge, third zone of Main Salon) ~2x JL Audio MX650-CCX-CG-WH (Aft deck, second zone Main Salon) ~JL Audio MX650-CCX-CG-WH (Bow) ~DENON HEOS Amp (Bow)

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Forming the sixth hull in the acclaimed Sanlorenzo 102 Asymmetric series, The Great Escape lives up to her a name as a yacht to lose yourself on. Built by an experienced owner, the 31m motor yacht is recognised as one of the highest specified boats in her category, presented in excellent condition, with only 600 hours on her main engines.

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More Than A Sun Deck

There are sunpads, and then there are expansive custom-made teak cushioned sun pads – one each for five guests to lounge at leisure. It’s joined by a sofa, loose chairs and large round dining table for 10. A hard top with an opening blade system lets stripes of sun rays shine down on the wheelhouse. Forward is a second sunbathing area, seating on the foredeck and all the cool blues you can dream of.

The Master Key

While all the cabin ensuites enjoy the privilege of underfloor heating, the master bathroom has the bonus of a steam room in its marble shower. The full-beam forward cabin also brings large windows, a vanity/ work desk and a private foredeck terrace. It’s the epitome of an oasis at sea with room for seating, dining, sunbathing and entertaining whenever the owner sees fit.

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Lean Into Design

The Great Escape features exterior and interior design penned by British studio H2 Yacht Design. With its mix of off white walls, charcoal fabrics and coral hues, the contemporary ambience is finished off with lacquered furniture in rustic leather, oak parquet flooring and bronze details. It’s the ultimate expression of yachting chic, where décor dances to a custom beat and a Mediterranean theme abounds.

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Accommodation

Sleep Engagement

Cabin arrangement.

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Full-Beam Main Deck Owner’s Suite

King-sized bed, ensuite bathroom, underfloor heating and private foredeck.

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Lower Deck VIP 1 & 2

Each with double bed, ensuite and underfloor heating.

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Lower Deck Twin 1

Twin 1 consist of up to four single beds (two bunk beds) with ensuite.

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Lower Deck Twin 2

Twin 2 is equipped with two singles and a Pullman berth.

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Considered Layout

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Smooth Service

With room for five professional crew, The Great Escape enjoys an ergonomic design that allows for top tier service without disturbing guests’ sociability. The side terrace on the main salon brings fresh air and vistas for coffee breaks. The full beam main salon shares its space with a glass encased wine cellar, while the forward stairs to the four lower deck cabins enable crew to work unhindered away from the stern area.

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Sitting neatly on the aft bathing platform is The Great Escape’s 520 Williams Sportjet tender, which is perfect for transporting guests as well as facilitating fun with towables. The yacht’s raft of water toys and sports equipment is packed in the aft garage, including a rapid and racy three-seater Seadoo GTX 200 Jetski.

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Performance

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Unleash Your Need for Speed

The Great Escape is powered by twin MTU 16V2000 M96 engines, which means the yacht taps out at top speeds in the region of 27 knots. A generous cruising speed of 20 knots makes even the most casual of cruises efficient on time. Equipped with zero speed stabilisers, as well as bow and stern thrusters, the boat is stable, comfortable and easy to manoeuvre in all conditions.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

2020   sanlorenzo    102ft  /  31.1m.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE Yacht Charter

THE GREAT ESCAPE is actively available for charter.

The luxury motor yacht THE GREAT ESCAPE was built by Sanlorenzo and delivered to her owner in 2020.

The exterior of THE GREAT ESCAPE is designed by Zuccon International Project.

The 102ft / 31.1m THE GREAT ESCAPE has been constructed with a grp hull and is powered by 2x MTU 2423 hp with a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 28 knots.

Charter guest accommodation

THE GREAT ESCAPE has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 10 charter guests in 5 suites.

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

Your luxury charter crew

Your luxury charter on board motor yacht THE GREAT ESCAPE will be managed by the crew of 5 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 5 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, Light fishing gear, Stabilizers At Anchor, 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

THE GREAT ESCAPE is Currently cruising in the West Mediterranean.

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.

  • Balearic Islands
  • Corsica & Sardinia
  • Sicily & Aeolian Islands
  • Amalfi Coast
  • French Riviera
  • South of France
  • North Africa
  • Air Conditioning
  • Light fishing gear
  • Stabilizers At Anchor
  • Sun loungers
  • Swim platform
  • Inflatable Watertoys
  • Jet Skis (standup)
  • Paddleboards
  • Tube - towable
  • Snorkeling Gear
  • 1x 5.19m/17' Williams Jet Tender

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much to charter the great escape.

THE GREAT ESCAPE has a weekly charter price starting at €110,000 and an estimated daily charter price of €18,300.

How many guests on board THE GREAT ESCAPE?

THE GREAT ESCAPE can accommodate 10 sleeping guests on board in 5 cabins, with the ability to cruise with up to 12 guests.

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Specification

Yacht nameTHE GREAT ESCAPE
Speed (cruising)22.2kph / 12kn
Speed (max)51.9kph / 28kn
Engine2x MTU 2423 hp
HullMonohull
Launched2020
BuilderSanlorenzo
DesignerZuccon International Project

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The Great Escape is a 102 feet superyacht featuring state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology, and the latest modern advances in yacht building. With 5 cabins, it sleeps 8 guests and accommodates up to 12 people on a day charter with a professional crew of 4. Built by a renowned builder, Sanlorenzo , the superyacht The Great Escape was launched in 2020 complete with ultramodern technology and innovative features.

Major Features

Promising contemporary luxurious comforts, The Great Escape is a superyacht that is shaping the future of luxury yacht charters. From the unique exteriors down to the chic and modern interiors, the designers carefully selected the most stunning and tasteful furnishings, as well as finishes, to provide guests with relaxation and indulgence in mind.

Perfectly blending world-class technology with safety and entertainment in mind, The Great Escape provides several opportunities for both fun and pampering on board. It is the top choice for discerning yacht enthusiasts looking for a superyacht with Swim Platform.

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The Great Escape is a game-changer when it comes to luxury yacht holidays. Equipped with more technology, gadgets, and cutting-edge innovations than the average yacht, you will truly feel like you’re sailing on board a masterpiece of yachting architecture. Below deck, you can find stately suites and roomy living spaces, offering you private, comfortable, and intimate relaxation after a full-day of exploring the most exciting destinations.

The Great Escape stands out from the rest with an impressive range of watersports toys, including Seadoo GTX Jet Ski, for a holiday packed with fun and adventure. With more luxurious amenities and better service than a 5-star hotel, you can expect your VIP crew to be professional and discreet in meeting your every need on board.

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The Great Escape is based in Mediterranean and sails to France, Monaco, Malta, Croatia, Italy . While the yacht itself provides a first-class experience where all the modern comforts of yachting technology are present, the destinations offer another layer of discovery and exploration. Get to jump from one island to another, experiencing unique cuisine, ancient sites, and of course, exquisite natural beauty.

For the elite traveler who wants a glorious and cutting-edge superyacht that paves the way for extraordinary sailing, The Great Escape provides you with a yacht charter that offers unparalleled comfort and luxury.

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The 31.1-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht The Great Escape has entered the market for the first time. The The Great Escape, is the sixth hull in the popular Sanlorenzo SL102 Asymmetric series and has been kept in immaculate condition by her original owner.

The 180 GT yacht for sale was delivered in June 2020 from Italy as the second Sanlorenzo project for her experienced owner, and was built under supervision of Camper & Nicholsons, alongside the captain and an independent surveyor.

The Great Escape yacht has only been lightly used by her owner, with approximately 600 hours on her main engines. The motor yacht for sale features exterior and interior design by H2 Yacht Design, while her naval architecture is the work of her builder, Sanlorenzo.

The yacht boasts a high-end specification and an excess of €1.6 million has been spent on optional extras above her standard build. The Great Escape welcomes guests onboard the main deck aft where they are greeted by an alfresco dining area, which also converts into a large day bed lounging pad.

The entire aft deck of The Great Escape is shaded by the overhanging sun deck above, and can be sheltered with the use of privacy mesh screens. Her main saloon can be entered via automatic glass sliding doors to reveal a day bar and buffet to starboard.

The yacht, The Great Escape, features a light décor of mixed coral tones with off white and grey fabrics. These are coupled with brown leathers and bronze details to contrast the stained oak parquet floor and white oak ceiling. Overall, the interior design provides a chic, fresh Mediterranean atmosphere.

The Sanlorenzo yacht for sale is able to host up to 12 guests across five staterooms with her master suite located on the main deck forward. The impressive suite includes a walk-in wardrobe, underfloor heating in her bathroom, a steam room and marble shower. She also has her own private foredeck terrace with a U-shaped seating and dining area alongside a large sun pad over the bow.

The four remaining staterooms, on the deck below, offer guests generous space to relax and are located in the foyer forward of the main saloon. There are two VIPs aft with ensuite bathrooms, while the starboard forward stateroom has been appointed to accommodate up to four bunk beds, and is also referred to as the children’s room. The port forward stateroom is convertible from a twin, with an extra pullman, or into a further VIP with a sliding bed system.

The sun deck of The Great Escape yacht is home to an expansive custom-made teak cushioned sun pad, a sofa and loose chairs arrangement, as well as a large round dining table comfortably seating 10 people.

The Great Escape also carries a 520 Williams Sportjet tender on the aft bathing platform, and a three-seater Seadoo GTX 200 Jet Ski in the aft garage, which is also home to the numerous water sports equipment and toys.

In terms of performance, this impressive Sanlorenzo yacht is powered by twin MTU 16V2000 M96 engines that provide her with a top speed of 27 knots. The Great Escape is also equipped with at-anchor and under way stabilisers, as well as bow and stern thrusters.

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Specifications

Yard : Sanlorenzo
Type : Motor yacht
Guests : 12
Crew : 5
Cabins : 5
Length : 31.1 m / 102′1″
Beam : 7.1 m / 23′4″
Draft : 2 m / 6′7″
Year of build : 2020
Classification : RINA
Displacement : Planing
Model : SL 102
Type of engine : Diesel
Brand : MTU
Model : 16V 2000 M96
Engine power : 2434 hp
Total power : 4868 hp
Maximum speed : 28 knots
Cruising speed : 22 knots
Range : 600 nm
Gross tonage : 180
Hull : GRP
Superstructure : GRP
Decking : Teak
Decks : 2
Interior designer : H2 Yacht Design
Exterior designer : Chris Bangle/Zuccon International Project

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A GREAT ESCAPE

A GREAT ESCAPE is a 30.78 m Motor Yacht, built in Taiwan by Ocean Alexander and delivered in 2008. She is the only 102 model.

Her top speed is 24.0 kn and her cruising speed is 18.0 kn and her power comes from two MTU diesel electric engines. She can accommodate up to 10 guests, with 4 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 180.0 GT and a 6.71 m beam.

She was designed by Ed Hagemann , who has designed 5 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database.

The naval architecture was developed by Ed Monk Jr. , who has architected 148 other superyachts in the BOAT Pro database, and the interior of the yacht was designed by Jon Pokela , who has 12 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP superstructure.

A GREAT ESCAPE is one of 2111 motor yachts in the 30-35m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her top speed is 0.16 kn above the average.

A GREAT ESCAPE is currently sailing under the Canada flag (along with a total of other 61 yachts). She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near Canada. For more information regarding A GREAT ESCAPE's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS .

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  • Name: A GREAT ESCAPE
  • Yacht Type: Motor Yacht
  • Builder: Ocean Alexander
  • Naval Architect: Ed Monk Jr.
  • Exterior Designer: Ed Hagemann
  • Interior Designer: Jon Pokela

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The idea of carpe diem – seizing the day – has never had more resonance. It is perhaps one reason for a growing boom in yacht sales as people look to embrace the sheer pleasure of being on the ocean after a torrid year.

As the fresh blossom of spring yields to the warm blue of early summer, it is starting to feel like we might finally be slowly emerging from the frustrations and horrors of the past year. While things are still a long way from normal, those lockdown dreams of open air, sparkling azure water, gentle ocean breezes and the sun on our faces are starting to feel within reach once again. Indeed, the latest figures from the yacht market suggest that more people than ever before are craving that seaborne escape – sales through the end of 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 in the superyacht sector, for example, have broken records. The first three months of 2021 have seen 133 brokerage sales of yachts above 24 metres – a massive 46 per cent increase over the same period in 2020, according to BOAT Pro. Critically, it appears that a lot of those sales are being driven by first-time buyers. But what has suddenly led to this renewed thirst for the ocean?

The obvious assumption would be that yachting has afforded a degree of escape in relative safety amid the pandemic, and that this, in turn, has fuelled sales. As Rob McCallum – founding partner of EYOS Expeditions – explains, with considerable planning some guests have been able to enjoy time on the water even as international travel has proven complicated. “In the beginning, even flying privately, it was very difficult,” he says. “But we’ve managed to keep things going throughout with, for example, our work with DSSV (deep submersible support vessel) Pressure Drop , which has been working in the western Pacific. We’ve had to do 14-day quarantines, but the guests are allowed to do that on the vessel. So people fly in and are met by an agent, and then they’re taken by special vehicle to the dock and get directly on the vessel, doing the same in reverse on their return.”

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However, this perception of a perfect escape that keeps you, your family and friends protected in a self-contained ‘bubble’ might not be the main driver of the surging demand. “For sure, there are a lot of people who have been feeling frustrated over the past 12 months have not been able to move freely, and that has been one catalyst for people stepping forward,” begins Ian Sherwood, a yacht broker with internationally renowned brokerage firm Burgess . “In particular I think there are a lot more first-time buyers at the moment – perhaps those who before were long-term charterers who are taking those first steps into ownership. There are a lot of charter bookings for 2021 that were rescheduled from 2020, meaning some of the charter boats are already very busy, but there’s still uncertainty about 2021 and on top of all that some charter boats may be stuck in the wrong regions which means there is even less availability. I think that has driven a lot of charterers to say, ‘we can’t do what we want to do so maybe being an owner is the answer as we can drive the calendar and know that the boat is always available.”

Of course, this surge to the sea presents interesting problems in itself. While most builders were quick to implement new working practices at the start of the pandemic that not only protected their workforces but also allowed them to keep on top of their pre-pandemic build schedules, a rise in demand naturally is putting pressure on the market. “This, perhaps, is the very tail-end of the 2008 global financial crisis, as the after-effect of that was a dip in production, and subsequently yacht deliveries between 2013 to 2015,” Sherwood explains. “That means there are now fewer five-year-old boats around.”

The Great Escape

There does remain an increasing appeal of yachting as a safe haven escape, but again there are other facets of the past year that are driving interest. “There are very few vacations that are as COVID-19 secure as being on a private yacht – you can fly in privately to a yacht where the crew have been health-screened and pre-quarantined, and there are not many options that can offer that low level of risk or exposure to the virus,” Sherwood offers. “And then there’s the fact that we are becoming more flexible in the wider world, that people are more accepting that we don’t need to be behind a desk, or at least not the desk in our usual office space. A lot of our clients are asking about that – connectivity and office space on board is a big request. The ability to work remotely from a yacht offers a different option to people.”

But fundamentally, perhaps there is an even greater reason or a greater imperative to why so many people have sought yachting – and yachts – as an escape this past year. It is less to do with being the only option, and more to do with a renewed sense of life and a reordering of priorities – a surge of seizing the day, if you will. “I think really it comes down to just why wouldn’t you do your thing?” Sherwood concludes. “After the last 12 months and everything we’ve gone through, if you have the ability to own or to charter a yacht – of any size – then why on earth aren’t you doing it? It’s the perfect time to take the plunge.”

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Boat Name: "The Great Escape"

The Great Escape is a 1983 Tollycraft 61 Motor Yacht currently available for sale in Tacoma Washington. This boat has a price of $495,000. and is listed with sales professional Martin Snyder out of our Seattle, WA office and be reached by calling 206-789-8044. Our team at Seattle Yachts is here to help you find the right boat for your needs, budget, and style. We have access to boats off the market that will never be seen online, so contact us today with your interest.

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Price: $495,000
Boat Name: The Great Escape
Make: Tollycraft
Model: 61 Motor Yacht
Year: 1983
Condition: Used
Category: Motor Yachts
Construction: Fiberglass
Length: 61 ft
Display Length: 61 ft
Beam: 17 ft 8 in
Max Draft: --
Min Draft: 4 ft in
Fuel Capacity (Gallons): 1,200
Fuel Type: Diesel
Fresh Water Capacity (Gallons): 400
Max Speed: 17 kn
Displacement: --
Number of Engines: 2
Engine Make Detroit
Engine Model 671
Engine Power 410.00 HP
City: Tacoma
State: Washington
Country: United States

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"The Great Escape"

The Legendary first 61' Tollycraft Motor Yacht.

This beautiful motor yacht is boathouse kept and maintained by caring, knowledgeable owners. Only three owners since new, this very desirable 61’ Tollycraft offers 3-staterooms, 2-heads with stall showers, smartly designed spacious salon, updated galley, stacked laundry in the foyer, an updated foredeck with custom lounge seating and an entertainers dream flybridge arrangement. 

Combine this with the updated navigational equipment, hydraulic bow thruster, water maker, hydronic diesel heat, 14’ Tender with a power rotation davit, the vessels stabilization system and Tollycrafts proven reputation for building quality offshore cruising yachts and you have a uncompromising yacht that will take you and your family safely and in style to your dream destinations. 

Salon is finished in a beautiful handcrafted satin finished teak, with access via a teak bi-fold door system from the aft cockpit. The salon is an open and bright space with port and starboard opening windows, window curtains and modern lighting . Salon features include new carpeting, an entertainment center, a very comfortable L-shaped sofa with a round wood table, accent area rug, barrel chairs, beverage bar, a large pantry, office desk and the yachts galley.  

  • Beautiful handcrafted satin finished teak cabinetry
  • New carpeting
  • Comfortable 2-piece L-shaped sleeper sectional sofa
  • Round coffee table with a "Compass Rose" design top
  • Office desk with 2X drawers
  • Entertainment center: TV, Stereo, DVD, X-Box
  • 2X Barrel chairs
  • Beverage center
  • Large double door pantry
  • Half-round table with 2X chairs built into the end of the galley
  • Ships U-shaped galley
  • Modern round lighting
  • Valance indirect lighting
  • Diesel heat control 
  • Opening windows with curtains
  • Teak bi-fold entry doors

Entertainment equipment

All of the yachts televisions are flat panel style and the owners use Amazon "Fire TV Sticks" connected to a "Mofi wi-fi Network" and router system that allows them to stream TV shows and movies.  

  • Insignia flat panel TV
  • BOSE stereo/DVD player
  • Teak entertainment cabinet
  • VIP - CEPTRE TV with built-in DVD player
  • Owners suite - Flat panel TV
  • Fusion Stereo entertainment system

Accommodations

The 3-staterooms are accessed from the pilothouse, there is a midships owners suite, a mid starboard guest stateroom and a forward VIP stateroom. Two heads, both with stall showers and large vanities. 

VIP stateroom

The VIP stateroom offers a queen island pedestal bed with built-in storage, hanging locker and newly installed wall coverings.  

  • Island queen bed with custom bedding
  • Drawer and cabinet storage
  • Hanging locker
  • Bed pedestal indirect lighting
  • 4X Portlights with screens and curtains
  • Flat panel TV with DVD player
  • Headboard reading lights
  • Mirrored headboard
  • New carpeted flooring

The head offers a vanity with sold surface countertops and sink, drawer and cabinet storage, a new lighted mirror, Vacuflush toilet and a stall shower.

  • Vanity with solid surface countertop and sink
  • Single lever chrome faucet
  • New lighted mirror
  • Vacuflush toilet
  • Teak & holly floor
  • 120VAC Nutone heater
  • Diesel heat outlet
  • Towel racks
  • Portlight with screen and curtain
  • Stall shower with new shower fixture

Guest stateroom

This is a beautiful nautical themed and decorated stateroom. The room is bright with light colored paint and nautical wallpaper. It offers twin single side-by-side beds, large central hanging locker, dual portlights for good ventilation, both 120VAC heating and diesel heat with an abundance of nautical themed artwork. This is a fun stateroom for children. 

  • Side-by-side single beds
  • Large central hanging locker
  • Nautical artwork and stuffed toys
  • Aiphone intercom
  • 2X Portlights with screens and curtains
  • Skylight with screen
  • Diesel heat with thermostat
  • 120VAC heater
  • Mirror mounted on the back of the entry door

Owners suite

This midships stateroom features an island queen bed with nightstands, a large vanity and portside settee, dresser, a dual door hanging locker and an ensuite head. 

  • Island queen bed
  • Night stands with drawers & 120VAC duplexes
  • 120V wall heater
  • Diesel heat
  • Headboard lighting
  • 6X Portlights with screens and curtains
  • Settee with blue colored nautical themed cushions
  • Brass clock
  • Chest of drawers - 5 drawers
  • Large hanging locker with two access doors & auto light switch
  • Nutone central vacuum system
  • Modern retro lighting
  • New carpeting, 1-year
  • New grass cloth wall coverings
  • Flat panel Westinghouse TV
  • Vanity with drawer and cabinet storage, lighted mirror and nautical themed stool
  • Nautical themed artwork

Owners suite head

The head offers a vanity with sold surface countertops and sink, drawer and cabinet storage, a new lighted mirror, new Teak & holly floor, Vacuflush toilet and a large stall shower.

  • Blue tile backsplash
  • Medicine cabinet
  • 2X Portlight with screen and curtain
  • Bathtub/shower with new shower fixture
  • Carpeted stairs leading to/from the pilothouse
  • Bilge access hatches
  • Utility locker
  • Miele Washer
  • Miele Dryer

The redesigned/updated galley is located in the forward starboard side of the salon, with the pantry and bar located to port. The galley has been reimagined with new countertops, metal brick backsplash, Miele, Bosch and Kenmore elite appliances and a beautiful modern stainless steel sink.

The u-shaped galley offers the family's chef, plenty of food preparation space and an abundance of storage. There are also two large pantry's across from the galley built from and finished in handcrafted teak.

  • New Miele cooptop
  • New Miele speed/convection oven
  • New Kenmore Elite refrigerator/freeezer with water/ice dispenser in the door
  • Kenmore Elite trash compactor
  • Bosch stainless steel dishwasher
  • Modern square stainless steel sink
  • Insinkerator garbage disposal
  • Single lever stainless steel faucet
  • New stone-look Formica countertops
  • New brick style stainless steel backsplash
  • Teak & holly flooring
  • Large dual door pantry
  • Underwater transom lightings
  • Transom safety lighting - switch is located in the cockpit
  • 12VDC halogen and LED lighting
  • Custom 120VAC lighting 
  • Valance rope indirect lighting
  • Stateroom reading lights
  • Engine room and bilge lights
  • Blue radar arch bridge seating lights
  • Custom bridge enclosure lighting

Navigation and Helm Station Areas

The Great Escapes navigational system includes equipment from Garmin, Coastal Explorer, Furuno, Standard Horizon and Simrad. The helm consoles are designed to offer the helmsperson the best possible visibility and ease of access to the equipment.

The pilothouse features a centered helm station with a Llebroc helm chair, new wood flooring, port and starboard side deck access doors with screens, a raised companion settee with a custom teak table, diesel heat, and a very clean and modern navigation control panel. 

  • Teak helm console
  • Furuno NavNet (Radar, depth sounder, chart plotter)
  • Furuno LCD color depth sounder
  • Furuno GPS Navigator display
  • Furuno electric compass
  • Furuno GPS GP-500 dispaly
  • Lenova computer with a 22" display - Coastal Navigator nav system 
  • Garmin GPSMAP 4212 
  • EYOYO monitor connected to a ESX145 ELBEX camera system
  • Simrad autopilot "Robertson AP20"
  • Standard Horizon "Quantum GX5500S VHF radio
  • ITT Jabsco search light
  • Compass with stainless steel protective cover
  • Apelco Trident loud hailer
  • Sea Temp Instruments - Sea water and Air temperature gauges 

Pilothouse engine & cruising equipment

  • Naiad stabilizer control
  • Hydraulic bow thruster
  • Hynautic hydraulic engine & transmission controls
  • Updated engine gauges
  • Pyrometers for the engine exhaust
  • 3X Windshield wiper/washers
  • Windshiled defroster system
  • Stainless steel destroyer style helm wheel
  • Windlass remote control
  • Llbroc helm chair

The flybridge not only offers a great forward centered helm station, is has been transformed into the perfect family entertaining/lounging retreat. The bridge has a smartly designed helm and mid-bridge deck area enclosure, simulated teak decking, a BBQ station & Refrigerator/freezer bench seat, a beautiful sofa, deck table with chairs, Fusion stereo system, and a Rendova 14' tender with a 60HP Yamaha and a power rotation davit.  

FB Helm area equipment

  • Simrad NSS12 multi-display "Chart plotter, radar, depth sounder, speed, Position
  • Simrad autopilot control - Robertson AP22 
  • ITT Jabsco search light control
  • Bennett trim tab control
  • Standard Horizon VHF radio
  • Compass with stainless steel protective cover
  • Bow thruster control
  • Trumpet air horn 
  • Loud hailer horn
  • Fusion MV-AV750 stereo system

Electric power is supplied via 240V/50Amp shore power, the dual Westerbeke generators, a Magnum inverter and the ships 12/24VDC battery system. All power is managed through the AC/DC distribution panels located in the pilothouse. 

  • 7.7kw Westerbeke generator - 5379 hours
  • 12kw Westerbeke generator - 2018 hours
  • Generator sound shields
  • New Magnum inverter/charger
  • Mastervolt "Chargemaster" 12/50-3, 3 step battery charger
  • Engine room air compressor with new cord/reel
  • Torrid MV-17 1550 watt, hot water heater
  • BilgeBuster - ozone system
  • ELBEX video cameras - radar arch, aft deck and engine room
  • EYOYO TV ELBEX system monitor
  • 8X 120VAC electric heaters - 6X replaced in 2012
  • Fuel & water gauges  
  • Dual trumpet air horns
  • Search light

Engines & Mechanical

Propulsion power is via twin Detroit 671-TI 410HP diesels that offer top speeds of 17 knots. The engine room is clean and well maintained with the equipment arranged to provide good access for servicing.

  • Twin Detroit 471-TI 410HP diesel engines
  • Port engine rebuilt - 300 hours
  • Starboard engine - 3500 hours
  • Walker Engineering AirSep engine air intake filters
  • Parker/Racor 1000 FG water/fuel separator filters - main engines
  • Parker/Racor R26P water/fuel separator filters - generators
  • Hynautic hydraulic steering system
  • Webasto DBW-2020 80,000BTU hydronic diesel heating system
  • Diesel heat - Everhot water tank
  • Engine heat exchangers - diesel heating system
  • Glendinning engine synchronizer system
  • Engine room - engine gauge package
  • Naiad Roll Stabilizer, model 252 stabilizing system
  • Stainless steel exhaust cans
  • High temperature exhaust hoses 
  • Fuel supply & return manifolds 
  • Fireboy 1301 200CG auto fire safety system
  • Dripless shaft system
  • Bonding shaft swipes
  • Bennett trim tabs
  • Spare shafts
  • HRO Systems water maker with remote control in the pilothouse
  • 12VDCV & 120VAC engine room lighting

Foredeck, Aft and Side Decks

Getting around "The Great Escape" is made safe and easy thanks to the deep aft cockpit, wide side walkways and foredecks, along with teak grabrails and non-skid decking that ensure your family and friends will be safe as they move about the yacht.

 Foredeck

  • Custom 4-person lounge settees - made by Canvas Supply Co.
  • Canvas cover for the lounge cushions
  • 3X Skylights
  • Custom stainless steel fender racks
  • Deck washdown system
  • Windlass - power up/down with remote controls at each helm station
  • Bruce style anchor
  • Pilothouse windshield cover  
  • Non-skid decking
  • Teak handrails with stainless steel stanchions & mid-rail safety cable 

Aft deck & transom

  • Transom door
  • Stainless steel safety boarding grab rails
  • Underwater lights - activation switch on aft deck
  • Swim platform/transom safety lights - activation switch on aft deck
  • Simulated teak decking
  • Warping winch
  • Engine room access door
  • Teak bi-folding salon entry door
  • Swim platform with simulated teak decking

Brokers Comments

"The Great Escape" is an opportunity to get into a luxury built motor yacht that's been updated and maintained by caring and knowledgeable owners that you and your family can get aboard today and cruise to your dream destinations. 

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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Location: Seattle, WA

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Mobile: 206-423-1302

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Manslaughter probe is launched over sinking of Bayesian superyacht after at least six people died including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch when vessel capsized off the coast of Sicily

By Nick Craven In Sicily and Jon Brady and Rory Tingle

Published: 04:53 EDT, 23 August 2024 | Updated: 07:49 EDT, 23 August 2024

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A manslaughter investigation was launched today over the Bayesian superyacht disaster after at least six people died when it sank off the coast of Sicily. 

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, who owned the £30million vessel, was among those killed in the tragedy on Monday during a 'victory trip' to celebrate his acquittal on fraud charges in the US, while his 18-year-old daughter Hannah remains missing. 

Italian authorities are now 'investigating shipwreck and multiple counts of culpable homicide' - similar to the charge of manslaughter in the UK - according to Italian media. 

The investigation is being led by Ambrogio Cartosio, head of the prosecutor's office in the nearby town of  Termini Imerese, with more details expected to be revealed at a press conference tomorrow morning. 

Causing a shipwreck is a separate offence under the Italian penal code and those found guilty of provoking or causing a shipwreck could face up to 12 years in prison.

Search teams at the site of the Bayesian sinking this morning

Search teams at the site of the Bayesian sinking this morning as they prepare to continue looking for the final missing person, Hannah Lynch

The Bayesian sank on August 19 off the coast of Sicily amid severe stormy weather

The Bayesian yacht sank on August 19 off the coast of Sicily amid severe stormy weather

Banking boss Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy died in the disaster

Banking boss Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy died in the disaster (left). Tech boss Mike Lynch (right), who had just been cleared of fraud charges in the US, also died

Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo are also among the dead

Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife Neda Morvillo were also aboard the ship 

The body of chef Recaldo Thomas (pictured) was discovered on the day of the sinking

The body of chef Recaldo Thomas (pictured) was discovered on the day of the sinking

The body of the boat's chef was found shortly after it sank - five other bodies have since been discovered (pictured: rescue workers stage a dry run of equipment)

The body of the boat's chef was found shortly after it sank - five other bodies have since been discovered (pictured: rescue workers stage a dry run of equipment)

Investigators have been examining videos and photographs taken on the night of the storm showing the last minutes of the ship, as well as CCTV footage of the port.

Italian news website Palermo Today said coastguard officials have visited all of the homes and public places with surveillance cameras pointed out to sea in the area.

The Prosecutor's Office are also reviewing the actions and decisions made by the Bayesian's Captain James Cutfield, 51, and Matthew Griffith, 22, who is understood to be the first officer, according to Palermo Today.

It has been reported that Mr Cutfield was quizzed 'at length' for at least two hours by the prosecution team.

The agonising search Dr Lynch's daughter Hannah is continuing today amid fears the missing teenager is still trapped within the sunken superyacht.

Tributes have been pouring in for the victims of the tragedy, including her father Dr Lynch, once dubbed the British Bill Gates, after his body was recovered from one of the vessel's cabins early yesterday.

Superyacht victims 'may have been trying to escape incoming water as vessel sank after being found on opposite side to their cabins', sources say - as search continues for missing Hannah

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Dr Lynch's was the fifth body to be found in the lower deck of the ill-fated yacht which lies on the seabed at a depth of 164ft half a mile from the port in Porticello.

The tragic discovery came after Italian authorities indicated they believed they had found the father and daughter when the first of four bodies were pulled from the wreck.

But yesterday morning, they said Hannah was, in fact, still missing and the first bodies brought ashore were those of British businessman Jonathan Bloomer, 70, his wife Judy, 71, and Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, 59, and his wife Neda, 57.

Dr Lynch's wife Angela Bacares, who was among 15 people rescued in 'apocalyptic' scenes from the sinking, had been anxiously waiting for news of her husband and daughter.

The search for Hannah, a bright student who recently secured a place to read English at Oxford, is said to have been hindered by debris blocking access to all areas of the yacht.

The national head of the fire brigade Carlo Dall'Oppio told the Mail that operations are proceeding slowly because they must protect the safety of the divers because of the depth of the wreck.

'The sixth body has not yet been located, we have not yet inspected the entire boat, so we think it is possible that the body is still inside.

'These operations are proceeding slowly, because we must first preserve the health of our operators. It is a difficult job - there are about 40 divers.'

It comes as Italian media reported that the victims were found on the opposite side of the yacht to their cabins which suggested they may have been trying to escape the incoming water by reaching the higher ground.

The Bayesian's captain, James Cutfield (pictured) has been questioned by officials carrying out an investigation into the tragedy

The Bayesian's captain, James Cutfield (pictured) has been questioned by officials carrying out an investigation into the tragedy 

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A coastguard boat sits on the water close to the sinking site off the coast of Sicily this morning

Italian fire service divers speak on a rescue boat this morning

Italian fire service divers speak on a rescue boat this morning as they prepare to resume searches for Hannah Lynch 

The superyacht was said to have gone down by the bow and settled on its starboard on a tilt.

'We found them all on that side...we had maps with the layout of the cabins and the positions of the guests, and that's not where we recovered them,' a source said.

Emergency workers said they would need a 'crystal ball' to be able to predict when the sixth body would be recovered.

Luca Cari, a spokesman for the fire rescue service, told Sky News: 'It's very difficult to move inside the wreckage. Moving just one metre can take up to 24 hours.' A decision on whether to raise the sunken yacht from the seabed is 'not on the agenda', but will be in the future, Vincenzo Zagarola from the Italian Coastguard has said.

He also said that the missing woman is believed to be still inside the boat.

As the search continued last night tributes continued to be paid to for those who have been confirmed dead.

The Bloomer's now orphaned children released a heartbreaking statement in which they said the loss of their parents was an 'an unimaginable grief to shoulder'.

'Our parents were incredible people and an inspiration to many, but first and foremost they were focused on and loved their family and spending time with their new grandchildren.

'Together for five decades, our only comfort is that they are still together now,' they said.

The chairman of children's charity the NSPCC described Mr Bloomer, the former honorary treasurer of the organisation, as 'a very kind individual',

Speaking about the Morgan Stanley International bank chairman and his wife, Neil Berkett said: 'We remember Jonathan from his time with us as a very kind individual with a great sense of humour and Judy as formidable and passionate.'

Tributes to Dr Lynch were also paid by senior industry figures who applauded his contribution to the world of tech.

David Tabizel, Dr Lynch's co-founder at Autonomy, said: 'The world has lost a genius. His family have lost a giant of a man.' 'He was exhausting, exhilarating & incisive... Britain's Bill Gates? Not really. Britain's Steve Jobs. The father of modern AI.'

Industry group TechUK also paid tribute calling him 'a hugely significant and pioneering figure' in the UK technology sector.

Lord Browne of Madingley described him as 'the person who catalysed a breed of deep tech entrepreneurs in the UK'.

The chairman of BeyondNetZero said: 'His ideas and his personal vision were a powerful contribution to science and technology in both Britain and globally.' Dr Lynch's close friend Brent Hoberman, the former chief executive of lastminute.com, described the disaster as a 'Shakespearean sort of tragedy'.

He said: 'We were all hoping for a miracle, we knew it was unlikely but you still hold out hope.' 'It's just so unbelievably tragic for him to go through what he went through over the last 12 years, defending his name and not really living a full life, to now for his death to be confirmed is obviously incredibly sad.'

Bayesian shipbuilder claims crew had '16 MINUTES' to warn passengers as superyacht 'dragged its anchor' before sinking - as animated map shows nearby boat following similar course

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The family of the Morvillos, who have two daughters now orphaned, released a statement speaking of the 'complete devastation' felt by the their 'tremendous loss'.

The bodies were informally identified when they were brought to shore and are expected to be formally identified, as under Italian law, by relatives after post-mortem examinations next week.

Their deaths bring the death toll to six after yacht's Canadian chef Recaldo Thomas was found shortly after the ship went down in a storm at 5am.

In a separate incident, Dr Lynch's co-defendant in his fraud trial, Stephen Chamberlain, died after being hit by a car while running in Cambridgeshire on Saturday.

Dr Lynch, who founded software giant Autonomy in 1996, was cleared in June of carrying out a massive fraud relating to its 11 billion dollar (£8.64 billion) sale to US company Hewlett Packard.

Mr Zagarola previously said a decision on whether to raise the sunken yacht from the seabed is 'not on the agenda', but will be in the future.

Giovanni Costantino, chief executive of the firm that built the yacht, said it was 'absurd' that passengers on the yacht were in their cabins.

He told the Times: 'Why were (they) in their cabins?

'Local fishermen saw the storm was coming, why did no-one on board the Bayesian realise?

'From 3.50am, the captain had four minutes to get the passengers out of their cabins.'

He continued: 'They should have jettisoned the anchor, started the engine, pointed the bows to the wind and put the keel down.

'If they had done that, no-one on board would have been afraid, they would have been back to bed in an hour and ready to push on with their voyage.'

A helicopter, remotely controlled underwater vehicles, naval units and cave divers have been used in the search.

The Bayesian was moored around half a mile off the coast of Porticello when it sank as the area was hit by a storm.

Its wreckage is resting on the seabed off the coast at a depth of 50 metres (164ft).

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Hostess onboard doomed yacht in shock

A pair of young hostesses who survived the Bayesian sinking have told of the terror of being ensnared by the fierce storm.

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South Africans Leah Randall, 20, and Katja Chicken, 22, are staying at a Sicily hotel alongside other survivors as four bodies were recovered from the wreckage.

According to local newspaper Giornale di Sicilia , both of them remained in shock days following the superyacht sinking.

They were spotted in the hall of the Domina Zagarella hotel in Santa Flavia, which has also become a makeshift headquarters for police and rescue crew.

The hostesses are quoted as saying: “We are alive by a miracle.”

Their trembling voices were accompanied by tears, seemingly unable to elaborate further amid their ongoing distress.

Katja Chicken leaves the Coast Guard Headquarters. She looked visibly distressed as she came to terms with the freak incident. Picture: Vincenzo Pepe/Getty Images

One of them then heads to the bathroom to wipe away tears, the local paper says.

She adds: “It was terrible.”

The survivors don’t appear to have given the paper more details of their rescue.

Leah’s mum Heidi told Sky News she was “beyond relieved” to hear her “daughter’s life was spared by the grace of God”.

“It doesn’t make it any easier living with the heartache of those who have lost their lives (or are) missing,” she added.

“My very deepest condolences to the chef’s family as they formed a great friendship.”

Divers take to the waters as part of the desperate search. Picture: Vigili del Fuoco / AFP

The Bayesian sank in Porticello after a freakish storm battered the boat.

It’s believed to have capsized when it was struck by a tornado over the water – known as a waterspout.

Fifteen people clung on to a lifeboat to escape the terror, but five have now been confirmed dead including the yacht’s chef, Ricardo Thomas.

Two bodies pulled from the sunken vessel were confirmed to be those of Brit tech tycoon Mike and his 18-year-old daughter, Hannah.

Mike’s wife Angela is also staying at the hotel after she survived the sinking at 5am on Monday morning when the storm hit.

Italian authorities are probing whether hatches were left open by crew members, which could’ve led to the yacht sinking at speed as it filled with water.

Divers arrive in Porticello harbour near Palermo, with a third body at the back of the boat, two days after the British-flagged luxury yacht Bayesian sank. Picture: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

Given the forecast for bad weather, it’s unclear whether proper safety precautions were taken.

Survivors including captain James Cutfield, are being interviewed by investigators , who will also ask divers and rescue crew for evidence.

Luca Mercalli, president of the Italian Meteorological Society, said that in light of the weather warnings the crew should have woken the guests and given them life jackets.

The yacht was swallowed by the sea in minutes and the wreck now lies 50 metres below the surface.

Powerful water pressure at such depth means divers can only scour the debris for short 12-minute intervals before having to rise back up.

Billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter were confirmed to be the first two bodies pulled from the water on Wednesday. His wife Angela Bacare (together, above) survived the tragedy.

An engineer claimed there was a chance some of the missing passengers could be alive in air pockets, but a race against the clock to locate them proved to be challenging.

Divers had to force their way through a 3cm-thick porthole in one area, while other pathways are blocked by floating debris.

An underwater robot was also deployed to survey the wreck because it can last longer than human divers.

Mr Cutfield, 51, spoke from hospital and said he had no idea the tornado was coming towards the ship.

Mr Cutfield, from New Zealand, had captained luxury yachts for eight years and had previously worked on building them for 30 years.

He told La Repubblica: “We didn’t see it coming.”

Meanwhile Cutfield’s brother Mark told the NZ Herald his brother was a “very good sailor”.

And he added he was “very well respected” in the Mediterranean.

Mark said the skipper is still recovering in hospital, but managed to escape with injuries that were not “too dramatic”.

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Those on board said the mast collapsed in stormy weather, causing glass to shatter everywhere and the boat to capsize.

Witnesses said a 12-minute waterspout had struck the boat, bringing a furious vortex against the vessel.

This article originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission

Tributes have flooded in for Hannah Lynch after divers found a sixth body following the tragic sinking of the Bayesian superyacht on Monday.

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It came as Italian authorities continued to search in the wreckage for the 18-year-old daughter of tech tycoon Mike Lynch .

Mr Lynch was among five people whose bodies have been recovered from the wreck of the Bayesian, which capsized during a tornado early on Monday morning.

In a statement, Mr and Mrs Bloomer’s family said: "We are grieving for our loved ones and all of those affected by the tragedy.

"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the emergency services and everyone who helped tirelessly in this rescue operation.

"Our parents were incredible people and an inspiration to many, but first and foremost they were focused on and loved their family and spending time with their new grandchildren.

"Together for five decades, our only comfort is that they are still together now. This is an unimaginable grief to shoulder. Our only ask is that our family's privacy is respected at this time."

Tributes have also poured in from across the tech and business worlds for Mr Lynch , describing him as a “pioneer” and a “giant of a man”.

A major search operation has been underway for the six missing people since the Bayesian sank in a storm off the coast of Sicily around 5am on Monday.Four of the missing were found dead on the wreck yesterday and brought to shore, while a fifth was recovered shortly after the search operation resumed this morning.

Follow live updates below.

CEO of Luminance pays tribute to Mike Lynch

18:56 , Daniel Keane

The chief executive of legal AI company Luminance has paid tribute to its founder Mike Lynch, saying he was a "visionary unlike any other" following his death in the luxury yacht disaster off the coast of Sicily.

Eleanor Lightbody said in a statement: "I am devastated to hear the news about our founding investor, Mike Lynch, and all of those involved in this tragic accident.

"Mike was a visionary unlike any other. He had a unique ability to spot the next technological revolution and solve tomorrow's challenges before others even knew they were coming.

"Beyond that, it was his connection to people that made him special. He had a steadfast belief in the UK's technology sector, in our incredible academic institutions, and in the talent he took the time to spot and nurture, regardless of background or discipline.

"Above all, Mike was a kind man who had an impact on many and will be sorely missed. I feel honoured to have known him, worked with him and learnt from him over the years.

"The UK has lost someone with the means, authority, knowledge and drive to propel the UK into technological leadership, but his legacy will live on in all of the extraordinary businesses he built and mentored, as well as his family who are in my thoughts."

Mike Lynch 'tried to sell superyacht months before sinking which claimed his life'

18:02 , Daniel Keane

Mike Lynch considered selling his superyacht months before it sank off the coast of Sicily but changed his mind after his acquittal, according to a report.

The tech tycoon had put the £30 million yacht up for sale in March this year but withdrew it from the market in July, the  Telegraph  reported.

He had planned to spend the summer on board the boat and then review the decision to sell in the autumn, industry sources told the newspaper.

Read our full story here .

Further tributes to Jonathan and Judy Bloomer

17:25 , Daniel Keane

More tributes have been paid to Jonathan and Judy Bloomer.

The chief executive of insurance group Hiscox, Aki Hussain, said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by Jonathan and Judy's tragic deaths.

"Our deepest sympathies go out to their family and friends at this devastating time.

"It was a privilege to have known Jonathan and to have benefited from his generosity and wisdom over the last year in his role as chair of Hiscox.

"His deep experience across our industry and in the broader business arena, combined with his personal values, made him both an excellent chair and a person I was proud to know and work with.”

Investment platform Hargreaves Lansdown, where Mr Bloomer was previously a board director, said: “We are all deeply saddened by this tragic event.

"Jonathan was a giant in financial services, and we remember him fondly at Hargreaves Lansdown as someone who made a major impact on the business with his wealth of experience when he served on the board from 2006-2013 including as our senior independent director.

"We in the Hargreaves Lansdown family will miss him and our thoughts go out to his loved ones, as well as those of the others lost in this awful disaster."

Morgan Stanley CEO pays tribute to Bloomer

16:40 , Daniel Keane

The chief executive of Morgan Stanley has paid tribute to Jonathan Bloomer, the bank's international chairman, following his death in the sinking of a luxury yacht in Sicily.

Ted Pick said: "We are deeply saddened by this tragic news.

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the Bloomer family and all those affected by this tragedy.

"Jonathan's leadership and experience helped the firm manage a period of complex change for our international businesses.

"He has been a friend and mentor to many and we will all greatly miss his wise counsel and spirit of kindness."

Family of bank chairman pay tribute after deaths in Sicily

16:06 , Daniel Keane

The family of Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have described them as "incredible people and an inspiration to many" following their deaths in the sinking of a luxury yacht in Sicily.

British Library CEO remembers Mike Lynch as 'thoughtful, perceptive and supportive'

15:33 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

The chief executive of the British Library has also paid tribute to former board member Mike Lynch, describing him as “thoughtful, perceptive and supportive”.

Sir Roly Keating said: “Mike’s extraordinary understanding of technology, combined with his passion for the British Library’s mission to share knowledge, made him an invaluable member of our board.

“He was thoughtful, perceptive and supportive, and will be deeply missed by all of us who worked with him in his time here.”

Tech mogul Mr Lynch previously served on the board of the British Library and the BBC, and was a trustee of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He was also a key donor to major charitable institutions.

Read more tributes, and more about his life, here .

BBC boss Tim Davie pays tribute to 'wise, generous and insightful' Mike Lynch

BBC director-general Tim Davie is the latest major figure to pay tribute after the death of technology mogul Mike Lynch.

Mr Lynch was previously on the board of the BBC, as well as other prominent institutions.

“We are deeply saddened by the awful news about the deaths of those aboard the Bayesian yacht,” said Mr Davie.

“Mike Lynch was an outstanding BBC director who made a major contribution during his time on the board, from 2007 to 2012.

“Wise, generous and insightful, he played a particularly key role in accelerating our transformation as a digital organisation.

“Our thoughts are with his family and all others involved.”

Italian interior ministry official confirms Mike Lynch's body found

15:12 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Massimo Mariani, an Italian interior ministry official, has confirmed to Reuters news agency the body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch was retrieved from the wreck this morning.

We have been hearing reports of this throughout the day, but this is the first time the news has been confirmed by a named official.

Mr Mariani added that Mr Lynch's daughter is the last person unaccounted for after the yacht, and said she may be inside the wreck or could have been tossed into the sea as the boat sank.

Mike Lynch was 'was a valued donor to Cancer Research UK' says charity CEO

14:33 , Jacob Phillips

The chief executive of Cancer Research UK has added to the tributes paid to Mike Lynch after confirmation of his death on Thursday.

Michelle Mitchell said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of Mike Lynch and all those who have been affected by this tragedy.

“Together with his wife, Angela, Mike was a valued donor to Cancer Research UK and a member of the board for our Create the Change campaign, which funded the building of the Francis Crick Institute.

“His support has helped to bring leading scientists together under one roof to tackle the biggest health challenges faced by humankind, including cancer.

“Our sincerest condolences go out to all the families affected.”

'Nonsense' that ship sank in seconds, says CEO of The Italian Sea Group

14:16 , Jacob Phillips

The CEO of the Italian Sea Group, which built the yacht, has dismissed the idea that the boat disappeared in a few seconds as “nonsense”.

In an interview with Italian outlet Corriere della Sera he claimed six minutes passed from when water started entering the ship to when it sunk.

He has argued that the yacht’s guests should have been taken to the assembly point of the ship "as per emergency procedure".

He added: "All it took was a 40-degree tilt and those in the cabin found the door high up."

The CEO added that if the right procedures were followed, which included closing all doors and hatches before starting the engine and pulling up the anchor, then "the next morning, they would have set off again with zero damage".

Tributes pour in from across tech world to 'giant of a man' Mike Lynch

Leading figures from the business and technology sectors have been paying tribute to  Mike Lynch , whose body has reportedly been recovered from the wreck.

One of the UK’s best-known tech entrepreneurs, the 59-year-old has been remembered as “a hugely significant and pioneering figure” who will be remembered for both his “glittering” professional achievements, and for his “generosity, empathy and kindness”.

Read the tributes, and about Mr Lynch’s life and achievements, here .

Key questions facing investigators

13:21 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Much speculation has swirled since the Bayesian sank, with many baffled as to how the vast yacht went down in a matter of just minutes.

Here are some of the questions and challenges investigators examining the sinking may be facing:

Was the yacht’s design a factor? Bayesian has a mast measuring 72 metres, making it one of the world’s largest sailing yachts. There has been speculation the mast may have acted “like a sail" when severe weather hit the vessel, leaving it "pinned over on its side".

Were windows and doors left open? Sam Jefferson, editor of the magazine Sailing Today, told PA news agency he suspects "all the doors were open because it was hot", causing the yacht to fill with water "very quickly". Weather records show temperatures reached around 33C the day before the sinking.

Will video footage help shine a light on what happened? The Italian coastguard has reportedly visited local homes and organisations to gather footage of the sinking from CCTV cameras.

Was the keel a factor? Italian media reported that divers found the Bayesian's keel - a flat blade on the bottom of yachts that sticks down into the water to boost stability - was partially retracted. Some yacht safety experts believe that may have contributed to the sinking. But a spokesperson for Italian Sea Group, which owns the company that built Bayesian, told The Telegraph: "Even without the keel completely out, the ship is stable and only a massive entry of water could have caused the sinking."

Was the crew prepared? The weather event that sank the yacht has been described as a “black swan event”. But Giovanni Costantino, CEO of The Italian Sea Group, has claimed human errors are responsible for the sinking and that it could have been avoided. He told Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera that it is good practice to have a guard on the bridge while a ship is at anchor, to look out for storms and take necessary measures.

'Moving one metre inside wreckage can take 24 hours' says fire service as difficult search continues

A spokesperson for the Italian fire service has said search teams “would need a crystal ball” to work out when the sixth and final missing person might be found.

Four bodies were recovered from the wreck of Bayesian yesterday, while a fifth was brought to shore this morning. Of the six people rescue teams have been working to find since the yacht sank on Monday, one person remains missing.

"We would need a crystal ball to know when we'll be able to find the next body," Luca Cari of Italy’s fire rescue service, which has been leading the search operation, told Sky News.

"It's very difficult to move inside the wreckage. Moving just one metre can take up to 24 hours.”

Passages inside the wreck - which is lying on the seabed at a depth of around 49m - have been obstructed by furniture and other wreckage, making access very difficult.

No decision yet made on whether to recover yacht - coastguard

A spokesperson for the Italian coastguard has said no discussion has yet been had, regarding whether the wreck of the Bayesian will be recovered from the sea floor.

Spokesperson Vincenzo Zagarola told the PA news agency: "This is not a topic on the agenda. It will be, but not now."

The wreck of the luxury, 56-metre-long (184ft) yacht is resting on the seabed off the coast of Sicily, at a depth of 50 metres (164ft).

Who is missing Hannah Lynch?

11:36 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Hannah Lynch is the sixth and final missing yacht passenger who is yet to be found, according to reports.

Hannah is the 18-year-old daughter of British billionaire tech tycoon Mike Lynch. She is understood to be the youngest of two girls.

She was on board Bayesian with both her father and her mother, Angela Bacares, when it was hit by severe weather shortly before 5am on Monday.

Mrs Bacares managed to escape the yacht on a lifeboat along with 14 other people, but Mr Lynch and Hannah were among six people who were lost in the sinking.

Expert divers have spent more than three days searching the wreck, which is lying on the seabed at a depth of around 50m.

They have recovered Mr Lynch’s body along with those of four others, but are yet to locate Hannah, according to reports.

Hannah Lynch is a former pupil of prestigious west London private school Latymer Upper School. The £25,000-a-year school in  Hammersmith  counts Alan Rickman,  Hugh Grant  and Heston Blumenthal among alumni.

She is understood to be a gifted pupil, who recently completed her A-levels and secured a place to read English at the University of Oxford.

The teenager has been described by friends as a “supernova” - a gentle, kind, clever young woman who was a staunch feminist, according to The Times.Latymer Upper School said in a statement on Tuesday: “We are 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.”

Read more here .

Mike Lynch 'a hugely significant and pioneering figure' in tech sector

Tech trade association TechUK has paid tribute to tycoon Mike Lynch as “a hugely significant and pioneering figure”.

A spokesperson told The Independent: “Mike Lynch was a hugely significant and pioneering figure in the UK technology sector.

“Our hearts go out to all of the families and friends who have been impacted by these tragic events.”

Royal Academy of Engineering pays tribute to Mike Lynch

10:52 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

The Royal Academy of Engineering has paid tribute to its “mentor, donor and former council member” Mike Lynch following reports of his death.

In a statement, the academy said: “The trustee board, fellows and staff of the Royal Academy of Engineering are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mike Lynch, and send our profound condolences to his family.

“Mike became a fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2008 and we have fond memories of the active role he played in the past as a mentor, donor and former council member.

The Trustee Board, Fellows and staff of the Royal Academy of Engineering are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Mike Lynch OBE DL FREng FRS, and send our profound condolences to his family. Mike became a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2008 and we have fond… — Royal Academy of Engineering (@RAEngNews) August 22, 2024

“He was also one of the inaugural members on the enterprise committee.

“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.”

Bystanders solemnly watch on as search for sixth body continues

10:32 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Boat manufacturer CEO claims human mistakes led to sinking

10:22 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

How the Bayesian - built by Italian high-end yacht manufacturer Perini and presumed to have top-class fittings and safety features - sank so rapidly has baffled naval marine experts who believe it should have been able to withstand the weather.

Giovanni Constantino, CEO of the Italian Sea Group , which includes Perini, has now claimed the luxury yacht was "one of the safest boats in the world".

He said he believed the disaster was caused by a chain of human mistakes and that the storm had been expected, in interviews with Italian media.

"The ship sank because it took on water, from where investigators will have to say," Mr Constantino told television news programme TG1 last night.

Citing data from the yacht's automatic tracking system and based on available footage, he said it took 16 minutes for Bayesian to sink, after it began being buffeted by the wind.

Mr Constantino said the Milan-listed group has suffered "enormous damage" to its reputation, with shares falling 2.5 per cent since the disaster.

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the sinking, and authorities have started questioning passengers and witnesses. Captain James Cutfield was reportedly interviewed for around two hours on Tuesday.

NSPCC chair pays tribute to Jonathan and Judy Bloomer

The chairman of children’s charity the NSPCC has paid tribute to Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy, following news of their deaths.

Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Mr Bloomer formerly served as honorary treasurer of the NSPCC.

“We are deeply saddened that the deaths of Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy have been confirmed after the yacht they were on tragically sank off the coast of Sicily,” said charity chairman Neil Berkett.

“Jonathan and Judy were great supporters of the NSPCC over many years, with Jonathan joining our board of trustees in 2008 and serving as the honorary treasurer from 2009 to 2016.

“We remember Jonathan from his time with us as a very kind individual with a great sense of humour, and Judy as formidable and passionate.

“We are so grateful for everything they did for children and the NSPCC and our thoughts are with their family, friends and colleagues at this desperately sad time.”

'We were all hoping for a miracle' - friend of Mike Lynch

Brent Hoberman, a friend of renowned British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, has described news of his death as “unbelievably tragic”.

Mr Hoberman told Sky News: “We were all hoping for a miracle - we knew it was unlikely but you still hold out hope.

"It's just so unbelievably tragic for him to go through what he went through over the last 12 years, defending his name and not really living a full life, to now for his death to be confirmed is obviously incredibly sad."

Mr Lynch spent 12 years trying to clear his name after being accused by US firm Hewlett Packard (HP) of fraud and conspiracy.

The father-of-two was finally acquitted in June following a trial in the US.

The yacht trip was a celebration of his acquittal. His wife Angela Bacares and daughter Hannah, friends, colleagues, and lawyers who helped clear his name were among passengers on board.

Body of tech tycoon Mike Lynch 'recovered from yacht' - reports

09:17 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

The body retrieved from the wreck of Bayesian this morning is that of British tech magnate Mike Lynch, a source close to the rescue operation has reportedly told news agency Reuters.

The source said Mr Lynch’s 18-year daughter Hannah Lynch is still missing.

That would mean the four bodies recovered yesterday are those of the four other missing people - Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy Bloomer, and lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Neda Morvillo.

The Italian Coastguard has confirmed to the PA news agency that the sixth and final person yet to be found is a woman.

The identities of those recovered have not yet been confirmed by authorities.

Photos show fifth body being brought to shore

Photos from photographers at the scene show the fifth body being brought to shore by rescue personnel.

The remains were recovered from the wreckage this morning, and a fire service boat with flashing blue lights returned with a blue body bag to the port of Porticello just after 8.45am local time (7.45am in the UK).

The search continues for the sixth and final missing person.

What we know so far

08:19 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Five bodies have been found on the wreckage of the Bayesian superyacht. Four were brought to shore yesterday, with the fifth recovered this morning.

One person remains missing . Search teams are this morning resuming efforts to find them.

The yacht is believed to have been hit by a waterspout - a tornado over the water. Eyewitnesses say it sank within a matter of minutes, but how and why it sank so quickly has yet to be established.

Search efforts have been hampered by debris that has blocked access to the yacht’s sleeping cabins. The operation has also been complicated by the angle and depth of the yacht, which is lying on the seabed around 49m (160.7ft) beneath the surface.

Authorities have been searching for six missing people : British tech billionaire Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah; Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife, Judy Bloomer; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo and his wife, Neda Morvillo.

Italian authorities have not yet officially identified the bodies that have been found.

Fifteen of the 22 passengers and crew escaped Bayesian on a lifeboat . One man - yacht chef Recaldo Thomas - was found dead at the scene on Monday.

Fifth body recovered

A fifth body has been recovered from the wreck of Bayesian.

The body was one of five located yesterday but divers had to abandon their recovery after night fell last night.

Five bodies have now been recovered from the wreck. One person remains missing.

'The world has lost a genius' says friend of Mike Lynch

07:43 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

David Tabizel, who co-founded software giant Autonomy with Mike Lynch in 1996, has paid tribute to him as “a giant of a man”.

Around 9.30pm on Wednesday, after news was confirmed that five bodies had been found on the Bayesian, Mr Tabizel wrote on X: “It looks like we’ve lost our dear Dr Mike Lynch. RIP. The world has lost a genius. His family have lost a giant of a man.”

It looks like we’ve lost our dear Dr Mike Lynch. RIP. The world has lost a genius. His family have lost a giant of a man. #MikeLynch #Autonomy pic.twitter.com/eBesEwOe88 — David Tabizel (@Tabizel) August 21, 2024

Speaking to Sky News earlier this week, Mr Tabizel described Mr Lynch as “one of the most influential, intelligent and most honourable human beings I have ever had the honour of knowing”.

In a piece for the Standard, Mr Lynch’s friend Rohan Silva recounted visiting the tech tycoon while he was under house arrest in the US awaiting his fraud trial, and wrote how after his name was finally cleared Mr Lynch had messaged him to say he was “exhausted” but that it was “so wonderful to be home” in the UK with his wife and two daughters.

Silva said Mr Lynch is “beloved by London’s tech community”, and said he will remember him not just for his “glittering academic and business achievements” but “for his thoughtfulness, generosity, empathy and kindness”.

Mr Lynch rose to become one of Britain’s most successful entrepeneurs, after founding Autonomy.

He sold the firm to Hewlett Packard (HP) for £11bn (£8.64bn), generating himself an $800m windfall. But he then spent 12 years trying to clear his name of fraud and conspiracy, after HP accused him of over-inflating the value of Autonomy.

The 59-year-old was finally cleared in June. He had organised the trip on the Bayesian - a yacht owned by his wife Angela Bacares - as a celebration of his acquittal.

Who are the six people search teams have been looking for?

Search teams have spent more than three days searching for six people who were missing after the Bayesian yacht sank before dawn on Monday.

The bodies of five people have now been found, though it has not confirmed which missing people they belong to.

The six people authorities have been searching for are British billionaire tech tycoon Mike Lynch ; his 18-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch , a former London schoolgirl ; Morgan Stanley International bank chairman Jonathan Bloomer and his wife Judy Bloomer ; Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo , and his wife Neda Morvillo .

Photos show search teams resuming operation

07:09 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Photos from the scene this morning show the search mission appears to have resumed.

It is now just after 8am in Sicily. The Italian fire service, which has been leading the operation, has not yet released a statement this morning but previous days have seen firefighters resume their search at first light.

Search for sixth missing person to resume

07:03 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Good morning, and welcome to the Standard’s live blog.

Today will see divers search the wreckage of the Bayesian yacht for the final person who remains missing after the luxury vessel sank off the coast of Porticello, in northern Sicily, in the early hours of Monday.

Rescuers have spent three full days searching for six missing passengers - four Brits and two Americans. After difficulty reaching the sleeping cabins where they believed the missing people to be trapped, divers finally managed to gain access yesterday afternoon and found five bodies.

Four of those bodies have been recovered. The whereabouts of the missing sixth person remains unknown.

We will be bringing you updates throughout the day as the operation continues.

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