Hulu’s IMPACT x Nightline turns its lens on the bafflingly swift sinking of the superyacht Bayesian, owned by the late billionaire Mike Lynch. This isn’t your typical boating mishap; the vessel disappeared beneath the waves off the Italian coast in a mere 16 minutes, taking Lynch, his teenage daughter, and others with it. The episode, airing Thursday, November 14, 2024, is expected to bring some clarity to this maritime mystery.
Lynch, a British tech magnate often likened to Bill Gates, had recently dodged a substantial prison sentence, a detail that adds another twist to this already unusual story. IMPACT x Nightline, with Nightline co-anchor Juju Chang at the helm, aims to piece together the final moments of the Bayesian and the lives lost.
The episode looks to feature a mix of perspectives, including interviews with those close to Lynch, families of the other victims, and experts in the yachting world. Among those interviewed are Captain Glenn Shephard, known for his appearances on Below Deck Sailing Yacht, journalist Danny Fortson, and yacht designer Dan Lenard. Their insights should shed light on the technical aspects of the sinking and the potential human factors involved.
IMPACT x Nightline: Gone In 16 Minutes: Sinking of The Superyacht airs Thursday, November 14, 2024 on Hulu.
