Re: superyacht carrying 22 sank in storm

On Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:11:43 +0200, D <nospam@example.net> wrote:
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all probably sleeping and that the strong winds came suddenly out of
nowhere.

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This yacht rented for some $225,000.00/week US, and I assume had its
staffing onboard then.
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I'm not aware if a staff member was awake then, but these factors may
be related to this accident:
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1.  On another yacht, "we had to start the engine to keep the ship in
an angled position," (unknown if Bayesian's engine was active) and
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2.  the yacht's mast broke, and  it stood "72.27 meters (237 feet)
high above the designated water line."
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In a storm any ship should be in an angled position with respect to
the incoming waves.
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I suspect when the mast broke, this event may have busted the yacht.
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I'm sure structural engineers will be evaluating this accident.
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