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This $12 million yacht looks like a spaceship and can cross the Atlantic twice on a single tank — see inside 'Adastra'

• A sleek, lavish megayacht fit for a Bond villain, called "Adastra," has hit the market for $12 million.  
• Thanks to its efficient shape and lightweight construction, the yacht can cross the Atlantic twice without refueling and boasts a total range of around 11,500 miles. 
• Adastra has a master bedroom, two guest cabins, and room for six crew members. 
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Some people can't simply settle for a regular, run-of-the-mill superyacht like all the other millionaires and billionaires — they need something a bit flashier to set them apart from the crowd. 

For those people, there are yachts like Adastra , a sleek, custom-built trimaran that's currently on the market for a cool $12 million. 

The extravagant vessel — which looks less like a yacht and more like something out of "Star Wars" — is built for exploration, according to Burgess Yachts , which has the boat listed for sale. Due to its streamlined shape and lightweight construction, Adastra can travel across the Atlantic twice over without needing to refuel. Plus, Adastra's unique design means it can venture into shallow harbors and get up close to islands, unlike most traditional yachts.

But this multimillion-dollar yacht is built for pleasure, too — it sports multiple sunbathing areas, a diving platform, a lavish main room, three cabins for guests, and space for six crew members. 

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Adastra, a spaceship-like megayacht fit for a Bond villain, has hit the market for $12 million.

Commissioned in 2012 by shipping tycoon Anto Marden at a cost of at least $20 million, according to Robb Report, the trimaran yacht was built to cover vast distances and cross oceans.

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Thanks to its efficient shape, lightweight construction, and 15,000-liter fuel capacity, Adastra boasts a range of 10,000 nautical miles, or roughly 11,500 miles.

That means the 140-foot ship can cross the Atlantic twice over without having to refuel, and its owner has done just that, he told Robb Report.

Plus, the yacht sits less than four feet below the water line, so it can venture into shallow harbors where traditional yachts can't.

After spending several years cruising the globe aboard Adastra, Marden is ready to sell the head-turning vessel and give more attention to his other yacht, he told Robb Report.

To keep passengers comfortable on long journeys, Adastra is every bit as luxurious as it is capable.

Inside, there's a main living space with a wraparound lounge area ...

... and panoramic windows.

The yacht features lots of custom materials — including lightweight oak cabinetry — to decrease weight and improve fuel efficiency.

Behind the lounge, there's a full dining area ...

... complete with a kidney-shaped wood table and a pair of skylights.

Toward the back of the interior, there's a sofa and a bar area.

Below deck, there's a master suite that spans the full width of the hull.

The master bedroom has a private full bath and desk.

In total, Adastra sleeps up to nine guests ...

... along with six crew members.

There's a second full bathroom below deck as well.

The helm station has seating for two, and is raised up above the rest of the yacht.

On the aft deck, there's teak flooring and a couple of lounge areas ...

... including a full dining setup for meals outside.

The back of Adastra sports a large diving platform and has room for two "tenders," smaller boats for recreation and for getting to and from port.

A sliding door at the front of the main saloon gives way to a covered lounging area on the bow.

Plus, there's a tanning area with bean bags for catching some rays. If all that sounds appealing and you've got a spare eight figures sitting around, this may be the yacht for you.

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Royal Falcon One: Inside the spaceship-inspired superyacht listed for sale

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When an ambitious owner asked Porsche to build him a spaceship on water the carmaker stepped up to the mark. The result was a 41m cosmic catamaran that must be seen to be believed – and now she’s searching for a new owner.

In the peaceful town of Saltsjöbaden on the outskirts of Stockholm, the Royal Falcon One looks particularly out of place. Small sailing yachts pass through this section of the archipelago, but its residents have never witnessed such an unusual vessel pull into its idle marina. Locals swarmed to social media to warn the world: aliens are coming.

It's true, Royal Falcon One looks like it has been plucked from the cosmos with two hulls, a sweeping superstructure and visor-like windows. But such a reaction won't come as a surprise to its owner whose brief was for a "spaceship on the water". “There are a lot of megayachts in the world but everybody looks the same,” he says. “If you have 20 boats parked in the marina you have to read the name of your boat to find it. I wanted to build something that looks different.” 

Royal Falcon One was to be the first yachting appendage of the Royal Falcon Club that offers exclusive timeshares and private jet solutions to a small but ultra-high-net-worth membership. The endgame was to build an entire fleet of Royal Falcons. And so, inspired by the high-speed catamaran ferries in Australia, the club's owner set about finding a designer who could bring his galactic vision to life.

It was a chance encounter with the chief executive of Studio F. A. Porsche on a flight from Singapore that led the project to the design studio. “I told him I was planning to build a big boat and he said to me, ‘why don't you consider Porsche?’". It would not be the first time the carmaker has ventured into the realm of yachting. In 2017, the studio teamed up with fledgeling shipyard Dynamiq on a 35 metre motor yacht, the GTT115 , conceived as the ‘Gran Turismo of the seas’. "We understood each other’s vision of how to create something different and that’s how the whole thing started," the owner explained.

Royal Falcon One might not at first scream Porsche, but on second glance you notice that its curves are not unlike that of a Porsche 911 and the overhang of the upper deck is reminiscent of the rearview of a sports car. It's fast too - powered by a pair of MTU diesel engines and twin waterjets the 41 metre catamaran tops out at a zingy 37 knots.

The team called in Australian catamaran specialists Incat Crowther to consult on the naval architecture and the project spent nearly a decade in development before finally emerging from the Kockums shipyard. Saltsjöbaden was the first stop on the yacht's maiden voyage before heading to the Monaco Yacht Show for her global debut.

Royal Falcon One packs an impressive 492GT into its 41 metre footprint. The main deck – known as the capsule - runs continuously from the saloon through to an observation lounge the resembles an aircraft cockpit. There is no bulkhead to separate the two spaces, instead, a walkway runs from one to the other illuminated by fourteen RGB panels. Guests can wander from the dining table in the main saloon through to the forward lounge for the evening, with seating that hugs the forward starboard curve and a sit-up bar. White leathers, stainless steel and bursts of electric blue feature throughout, courtesy of Dubai-based design studio Greenline.

In the cabins, the beds are raised from the floor and appear to “float” in space. There are five cabins in total comprised of three guest suites positioned on the main deck and a VIP cabin and master suite found above. The master faces aft with its own private deck.

Crew operations are confined to the hulls with four crew cabins, chief engineer’s and chief offi­cer’s cabins, laundry, storerooms and other technical areas. A tender concealed beneath the aft deck drops down from the stern. 

The owner toyed with the idea of having the yacht finished in dark anthracite but thought the colour would camouflage her on the horizon. And Royal Falcon One was not built to blend in.

Royal Falcon One joined the brokerage market in October 2019. “This is not a boat for everybody. This is a boat for somebody who has the courage to look different; who has the boldness to come out of the marina to be looked at it,” the owner says.

Broker Alex G. Clarke at Denison Yachting said “it’s about finding that specific buyer". “I think she'll appeal to a lot of people but there'll be a limited amount of buyers, much less than there would be for a typical 500 GT monohull. You take that combination of Porsche Design, Incat Crowther and its Lloyds classification, and the build quality is right there. Now it's just getting people to appreciate and get on board the boat."

“The power cat is the way of the future,” says Clarke. “We have just so much activity on these bigger cats. And there's not much over 30 metres out there right now - and that's what makes this a special boat.” 

Royal Falcon One is listed for sale with Camper & Nicholsons asking €22,950,000. 

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This Sleek New 55-Foot Carbon-Fiber Yacht Looks Like A Spaceship For The High Seas

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Rashed Al Shaali, a descendant of the founding family of Gulf Craft, is ready to create his own marine legacy.

The Emirati entrepreneur has launched a new brand called Mirrari to push the envelope in luxury yachting. Al Shaali has enlisted UAE shipyard Enata to build the fleet and designer Timur Bozca to pen the inaugural model.

“I come from a long family history in the marine industry, having grown up surrounded by yachts and worked with esteemed companies such as Gulf Craft, Dubai Marine, and Al Shaali Marine since my earliest days,” Al Shaali said in a statement. “While these experiences have been invaluable, they’ve also revealed to me the stagnation within the yachting industry, prompting my desire for change. This drove me to partner with Enata and Timur Bozca.”

Taking design cues from Enata’s “flying yachts” Foiler, Foiler USV, and Vatoz, the first 55-footer will feature a sleek carbon hull that ensures both strength and speed on the high seas. The yacht will also incorporate materials such as kevlar and titanium that are sturdy yet lightweight. The exterior combines angular, futuristic lines with organic structures. The superstructure is adorned with a dynamic glass dome inspired by intricate bird skeletons, according to Mirrari. The dome enhances structural integrity and ensures the interiors receive plenty of natural light.

“This collaboration resonated with my passion for unique materials and design concepts,” Bozca adds. “Rashed sought not only innovative design but also a distinctive sensory experience.”

The living quarters showcase contemporary furnishings, striking lighting, high-end materials, and a subtle neutral palette. The upper deck is home to an indoor-outdoor salon, a dining area, and the helm, while the lower deck is outfitted with two full-beam en suite cabins, a galley, and a small lounge. Heading outside, the aft deck is equipped with a BBQ and bar, the stern sports a large sun pad, and the bow is lined with more plush seating.

As with Enata’s Foiler, the Mirarri will be equipped with the yard’s Wingman system that allows the owner to remotely control various aspects of the yacht, perform over-the-air updates, conduct remote diagnostics, and implement preventive maintenance. Mirarri hasn’t shared any details regarding propulsion yet.

The inaugural Mirarri yacht is currently under construction, with delivery scheduled for 2025.

“I can’t wait for the first Mirarri to be revealed to the world,” said Al Shaali.

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At the rear, an open space allows guests to admire panoramic views while the more adventurous can slip into the sea thanks to a retractcable swim platform.

For those who want to enjoy the waves even more a spacious garage is home to water toys which guests are free to use.

The cherry on top is found on the rooftop where it is possible to set up a panoramic jacuzzi and a large sunbed to soak up both the sun and the stunning views.

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The same beautiful views can still be seen from inside, with the carbon fibre upper structure is composed mostly of large glass surfaces.

Royal Alpha One is proposed with a twin or triple Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system, with speeds from 32 knts to 42 knts.

Alternatively, on request, the yacht can be constructed for full electric sailing and powered by hydrogen.

Full electric autonomy allows for a 120 mile range, while diesel power would permit 680 miles.

Lazzarini say the hull is already available to start the construction, which will take about 16 months.

Spokeswoman Cinzia Ruggeri says: "The hull is already printed and available, equipped with twin Volvo IPS engines ready to sail after the construction of the carbon upper structure."

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• Published : 15:04 ET, Feb 28 2022
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A £3 MILLION superyacht that looks like a spaceship has been unveiled.

The futuristic Royal Alpha One is a 65 ft (20m) long electric vessel featuring photochromic glass surfaces.

Italian design studio Lazzarini says the one-off boat is "configured with a private jet style layout, luxurious chairs and sofas with dining areas".

The spacious main deck has plenty of lounge areas, while the lower living level offers three bedrooms; each one with a private toilet.

The accommodation also includes a kitchen and a cabin for two crew members.

At the rear, an open space allows guests to admire panoramic views while the more adventurous can slip into the sea thanks to a retractcable swim platform.

For those who want to enjoy the waves even more a spacious garage is home to water toys which guests are free to use.

The cherry on top is found on the rooftop where it is possible to set up a panoramic jacuzzi and a large sunbed to soak up both the sun and the stunning views.

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The same beautiful views can still be seen from inside, with the carbon fibre upper structure is composed mostly of large glass surfaces.

Royal Alpha One is proposed with a twin or triple Volvo Penta IPS propulsion system, with speeds from 32 knts to 42 knts.

Alternatively, on request, the yacht can be constructed for full electric sailing and powered by hydrogen.

Full electric autonomy allows for a 120 mile range, while diesel power would permit 680 miles.

Lazzarini say the hull is already available to start the construction, which will take about 16 months.

Spokeswoman Cinzia Ruggeri says: "The hull is already printed and available, equipped with twin Volvo IPS engines ready to sail after the construction of the carbon upper structure."

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All about the $40m bayesian yacht that capsized, leaving 6 dead and 1 still missing.

The massive superyacht Bayesian that sank off the coast of Italy on Monday won numerous awards for its sleek interior design — and was sold to its original owner for nearly $40 million.

The luxury sailing ship was carrying 22 people when it capsized and sank during a fierce storm early Monday.

The bodies of five of six missing passengers, including British tech tycoon Mike Lynch , 69, have been recovered. His daughter, 18-year-old Hannah, is the only one of six known killed in the tragedy yet to be found, a source close to the rescue operation told Reuters.

The ship’s chef, Recaldo Thomas, has also been confirmed dead.

Divers continued searching the wreckage of the 184-foot-long, British-flagged vessel, previously called Salute, on Wednesday after discovering four of the bodies.

When it was built in 2008, the Bayesian had the tallest aluminum mast in the world, standing at 237 feet, earning it the award for best exterior styling at the World Superyacht Awards in 2009, the Telegraph reported.

The sprawling superyacht’s interior, decorated with sleek, minimalist furnishings created by Remi Tessier, has also won numerous awards.

The ship, which accommodated 12 guests, had a master bedroom and three double and two twin bedrooms.

It also featured beige sofas, dark wood furnishings, and a teak deck equipped with a large canvas awning to keep guests cool, according to the outlet.

Some of the ship’s styling, including thin brown pillars and miniature terra cotta sculptures, was inspired by Japanese culture.

What to know after a tornado sank the yacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily:

• A superyacht capsized off the coast of Sicily after a tornado hit the area early Monday, killing seven passengers.
• British tech tycoon Mike Lynch was identified as one of the bodies pulled from the wreckage. His teenage daughter, Hannah, was the final one to be recovered.
• 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 disappearing.
• A rare and unexpected “black swan” weather event may have led to the  Bayesian’s speedy demise , maritime experts say.

The extravagant ship won best interior at the International Superyacht Society Awards in 2008 and was also voted one of the best large sailing yachts at the 2009 World Superyacht Awards, according to the outlet.

The yacht’s original owner, John Groenewoud, a Dutch real estate developer, reportedly bought the ship for £30 million ($39 million) when it was built. In 2014, he sold the ship with an asking price of £27 million ($35 million).

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The Bayesian is currently owned by Revtom, a company that listed Lynch’s wife, Angela Bacares, as its legal owner.

It was named after the Bayesian statistical model that helps financial investors calculate risk — the subject of Lynch’s PhD that later helped him build his empire.

The vessel, operated by yachting company Camper & Nicholsons, had twin 965hp MTU engines, which gave it a range of 3,600 nautical miles at 13 to 15 knots (14 to 17 mph).

RSB Rigging carried out rig service works on the ship with Astilleros de Mallorca, a shipyard facility in Palma, in November 2016.

The Bayesian returned in September 2020 for scheduled service works, including having its mast removed and reinstalled.

Steve Branagh, managing director of RSB Rigging, told the Telegraph: “At this time, our deepest sympathies go out to the friends and families of all those affected by this dreadful tragedy.”

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The Bayesian, an award-winning superyacht, sank during bad weather off the coast of Sicily in the early hours of Monday.

On Thursday, authorities confirmed divers had found the bodies of British tech tycoon Mike Lynch, Morgan Stanley International boss Jonathan Bloomer, his wife Judy, and one of Mr Lynch's lawyers Chris Morvillo, and his wife Neda.

Recaldo Thomas, the on-board chef, was the first to be confirmed dead earlier this week.

Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, was rescued along with 14 others - including Charlotte Golunski, a mother who told la Repubblica she held her one-year-old baby above the waves to save her from drowning.

Mr Lynch's 18-year-old daughter Hannah is missing, but believed to be the seventh body recovered from the wreckage on Friday.

But what do we know about the ship?

The British-flagged 56-metre ship - previously called the Salute - was built in 2008 by Italian shipyard Perini Navi, and refitted in 2020.

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Its 72-metre mast was the world's tallest aluminium mast, and the second-tallest overall. The yacht could reach a maximum speed of 15 knots and weighed 543 tonnes.

The French design house Remi Tessier fitted out the Japanese-style interior decor, with touches of light and dark beige and dark wood furnishings, as well as a teak deck.

It won the best exterior styling at The World Superyacht Awards in 2009, and best interior at the International Superyacht Society Awards 2008.

It had six guest bedrooms - one master, three doubles, and two twins - holding 12 people, and could carry another 10 crew members.

Pictures show air conditioning units in several of the bedrooms, which could counter expert claims open windows may have caused water to rush in and tip the boat over faster.

Shipspotting.com says it was owned by a firm called Revtom Limited. Mike Lynch's wife, Ms Bacares, is named as the sole shareholder of the firm on company documents.

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The yacht's name would resonate with Mr Lynch because his PhD thesis and the software that made his fortune involved a statistical method known as Bayesian inference, based on an 18th-century theory, which helps forecasters predict outcomes more reliably.

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Who Was on the Sunken Yacht? Tech Mogul Mike Lynch, His Family and Friends.

Mr. Lynch, the former chief executive of the software firm Autonomy, who was acquitted on fraud charges in June, was with friends and family when the yacht went down in a severe storm.

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A cruise on the Mediterranean Sea aboard a superyacht was supposed to be a celebratory event for the British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch , who was acquitted in June of fraud charges tied to the sale of his company, Autonomy, to the tech giant Hewlett-Packard.

Instead, it turned into a disaster after the yacht, a 180-foot boat called the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily in a violent storm. Of the 22 people aboard, 15 were rescued and seven others died . Search operations ended on Friday after the final body was recovered from the site of the sunken yacht .

Here’s what we know about the passengers.

Mike Lynch and his family

Mr. Lynch, 59, is a British software entrepreneur who had once been described as his country’s Bill Gates. He founded the software firm Autonomy, which analyzed clients’ unorganized data, and turned it into one of the most prominent British technology companies of its time. He became a widely known corporate leader, who advised David Cameron, the British prime minister at the time, and joined the board of the BBC.

In 2011, Mr. Lynch sold Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard for $11 billion, which was far above its market value, earning him hundreds of millions. But HP investors almost immediately soured on the transaction, and the American tech giant quickly fired its chief executive — and then Mr. Lynch.

HP later accused Mr. Lynch of misleading it about the state of Autonomy’s business, setting off a decade-long legal ordeal for the British executive, who denied the accusations. U.S. prosecutors charged him and other executives with fraud, and Autonomy’s chief financial officer was convicted in 2018.

Despite appeals to the British government, Mr. Lynch was extradited to the United States last year and was confined to a townhouse in San Francisco ahead of his criminal trial, which began in March. Facing the possibility of decades in prison if convicted, Mr. Lynch and another colleague were instead acquitted of all charges.

An official in Palermo, Sicily’s capital, said on Thursday that Mr. Lynch’s body had been recovered. His wife, Angela Bacares, 57, accompanied him on the yacht, and she was rescued on Monday when it sank. She was a consistent presence at his trial in the United States. Records show that she controlled Revtom, the company listed as the owner of the Bayesian.

The body of Hannah Lynch , Mr. Lynch and Ms. Bacares’s 18-year-old daughter, was thought to be recovered on Friday.

The other guests

Jonathan Bloomer, 70, chair of Morgan Stanley’s international arm and the chairman of Hiscox, an insurance provider that trades on the London Stock Exchange, was on the yacht when it sank, along with his wife, Judy Bloomer, 71. Their bodies are thought to be among those recovered, but Italian authorities have not identified them.

Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a New York-based partner at the international law firm Clifford Chance, was also on the yacht. A former federal prosecutor who comes from a family of prominent lawyers, Mr. Morvillo represented Mr. Lynch during his criminal trial in San Francisco. His wife, Neda, 57, was with him on the yacht. Their bodies are also assumed to be among those recovered.

“We are in shock and deeply saddened by this tragic incident,” a representative of Clifford Chance said in a statement.

Surviving passengers rescued from the yacht include Charlotte Golunski, a partner at Mr. Lynch’s venture firm, Invoke Capital; Ms. Golunski’s husband, James Emslie; and their one-year-old daughter Sophie. Also rescued were Ayla Ronald, a lawyer at Clifford Chance, and her partner, Matthew Fletcher.

The yacht had a crew of 10, and nine were rescued. The body of the chef, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered from the water, the Sicilian Civil Protection Department said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting, and Kitty Bennett and Susan Campbell Beachy contributed research.

Michael J. de la Merced has covered global business and finance news for The Times since 2006. More about Michael J. de la Merced

Morgan Stanley Chief Jonathan Bloomer Also On Sunken Bayesian Yacht With Michael Lynch

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The chairman of Morgan Stanley International was reportedly among the six missing people—including UK tech mogul Michael Lynch— after the 184-foot luxury sailing yacht Bayesian sank in rough seas near Sicily early Monday morning, according to new reports.

Italian emergency services headed out to sea towards the area off the Sicilian coast on Tuesday, ... [+] Aug. 20, 2024.

Lynch , a British tech entrepreneur and one-time billionaire, and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah Lynch are confirmed to be among those still missing after the ship sank (his wife, Angela Bacares, was rescued).

Jonathan Bloomer, chairman of the Morgan Stanley International bank and insurance company Hiscox, is also reportedly among the missing along with his wife, Judy.

Authorities on Monday told the BBC the missing people are presumed to still be inside the boat, and rescue operations resumed Tuesday morning.

The vessel had 22 people on board — 10 crew and 12 passengers — including people from the United States, Britain and Canada, when it overturned at around 5 a.m. Monday, according to the Italian coast guard.

Fifteen people were rescued from the vessel (including a 1-year-old girl), one person was found dead and six, including two Americans , remain missing, according to multiple reports.

Local media reported the person who died was a member of the crew, thought to be the yacht’s chef .

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Who Are The Missing People Aboard The Bayesian Yacht?

Lynch, 59, and his daughter were the first to be reported as among the missing. Lynch's lawyer Chris Morvillo, a former assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has also not been found, nor has his wife and jewelry designer Neda Morvillo. Bloomer, 70, a close friend of Lynch's, is also missing along with his wife, Judy.

Key Background

The Bayesian was anchored near the port of Porticello overnight Sunday when a harsh storm hit the coast that included a " waterspout ," a tornado-like swirling column of air and water. The ship tipped over and quickly was drug underwater by its massive mast —it had the tallest aluminum mast in the world at 246 feet. Of the 15 people rescued in the aftermath, eight were treated at a local hospital.

Lynch was acquitted in a fraud trial in June after he was accused by Hewlett-Packard of artificially inflating the value of Autonomy before HP bought it for more than $11 billion in 2011. HP wrote off $8.8 million of Autonomy's value within a year of buying the company. Today, The Times estimates Lynch has a net worth of £500 million. He "had a lot of pride" in his yacht, a member of his staff told the U.K. paper, and business filings show the boat is legally owned by his wife, Bacares.

Surprising Fact: Lynch's Co-Defendant Stephen Chamberlain Died The Same Weekend

Stephen Chamberlain, who was acquitted in the same trial as Lynch in June, died hours after news broke of Lynch's disappearance. Chamberlain was hit by a car while jogging in England on Saturday morning and was put on life support before his death was announced late Monday, the Guardian reported . Lynch and Chamberlain were both indicted for conspiracy and wire fraud in the sale of Autonomy to HP before being acquitted.

What To Watch For

An ongoing search operation includes divers attempting to search the vessel, now sitting 160 feet below sea level, as well as rescue boats and helicopters, according to CNN .

$215,000. That's the cost to charter the Bayesian, a single-mast sailing vessel, for one week .

Crucial Quote

“She told me that while they were sleeping, at a certain point the yacht overturned due to the tornado, and they found themselves in the water,” Dr. Domenico Cipolla, head of the emergency room at the pediatric hospital in Palermo, Italy, told The Times . “Some of them immediately managed to get onto the lifeboat. And some, evidently, didn’t make it.”

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