A tragic event occurred off the coast of Sicily when a luxury superyacht, the Bayesian, sank after being struck by a tornado, also referred to as a waterspout. This incident took place early on Monday morning, resulting in one confirmed death and six individuals reported missing, including notable figures such as British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter .
Jonathan Bloomer, the chairman of Morgan Stanley International, is among six individuals reported missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily. The incident occurred early Monday morning when the yacht, named The Bayesian, was struck by a violent storm, leading to its capsizing.
Details of the Incident
The yacht was anchored near Porticello, a small fishing village, when it was hit by the tornado around 4:30 AM local time. Witnesses reported seeing the tornado develop over the water shortly before the yacht capsized.
The yacht was carrying a total number of 22 people aboard which includes 10 crew members and 12 passengers when it sank. The storm hit around 4 a.m. local time, causing the vessel to rapidly go down. Alongside Bloomer, his wife Judy is also missing, as well as British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter Hannah. The wreckage of the yacht lies at a depth of 50 meters, and divers are preparing to resume search efforts for the missing individuals.
Background on Jonathan Bloomer
Jonathan Bloomer has been the chairman of Morgan Stanley International since 2016 and is also the chairman of the Hiscox Group, an insurance provider. He previously served as the chief executive of Prudential and has been involved in various high-profile financial roles throughout his career.
Community Response
The news has prompted a strong reaction from both Morgan Stanley and Hiscox, with statements expressing deep shock and condolences for the families affected by this tragic event.
