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Imagine is a custom motor yacht launched in 2016 by Trinity Yachts.

Trinity Yachts, a world leader in the realm of building full-custom superyachts, has been producing first-class vessels since its inception in 1995. Speed, seaworthiness and unique quality workmanship characterise the American shipyard’s builds.

Imagine measures 58.83 metres in length and has a beam of 10.24 feet. She has a gross tonnage of 838 tonnes. She has a deck material of teak.

Imagine has an aluminium hull.

Performance and Capabilities

Imagine has a top speed of 20.00 knots and a cruising speed of 16.00 knots. .

Accommodation

Imagine accommodates up to 14 guests in 6 cabins. She also houses room for up to 12 crew members.

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• Water skis - adult
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Bearing one of the most sought-after build pedigrees in the world, IMAGINE is an iconic 33.6-meter sailing superyacht.

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€73,000 PER WEEK

Specifications

Key Features

• Updated generators, rigging mast, and sails
• Refurbished main salon
• Excellent array of water toys to enhance any adventurous vacation
• Elegant and bright interior design
• Three ensuite cabins including a full-beam master suite with an adjoining children’s cabin, a double suite, and a triple suite

ABOUT IMAGINE

A true yachtsman’s yacht, IMAGINE bears a sought-after design and build pedigree. A testament to her immense capabilities, IMAGINE has completed three circumnavigations, several regattas as well as numerous Atlantic crossings. Born in New Zealand, Imagine has also been an intergal part of supporting Team New Zealand at The America's Cup, serving as a hospitality boat and spectator platfrom. Recently refitted, she offers the latest technology and lifestyle amenities to make your time aboard as smooth, safe, and comfortable as possible

Offering the perfect blend of sailing performance and luxury, IMAGINE has been painstakingly maintained and today remains in impeccable condition. IMAGINE is ideal for both families and groups of friends with a flexible cabin arrangement, allowing for up to seven guests in three cabins, all of which feature ensuite shower rooms. Her interior is timelessly styled and features beautiful, sumptuous furnishings giving the yacht an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. Bathed in natural light, the living areas allow guests to unwind in an ambience of tranquility. The deck, finished in blonde teak, has plenty of seating and lounging space with areas where al fresco drinks and dining can be enjoyed. Allow the crew of five to cater to your every need as you sail to the most far-reaching and unchartered corners on earth.

Tenders & Toys

10m fishing and diving chase boat with 300hp Yamaha outboards

2 x tenders

2 x Jet skis

Underwater scooters

Gym and yoga equipment

Fishing equipment

Scuba-diving equipment & compressor – SPIRIT is a PADI dive center and can issue certification for new divers

Paddleboards

Variety of inflatable and towable toys

Cruising Locations

Central America

The Mediterranean

Charter Prices

From 54,400 EUR per week

Why we love it

Imagine’s sailing prowess, pedigree build and comfortable onboard spaces make her an excellent yacht for those new to sailing, both young and old. her flexible cabin layout is great for families with children and the crew of five is committed to ensuring every guest has a relaxing and adventurous experience whilst on board., similar yachts.

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33.63m  /  110'4   alloy yachts   1993 / 2008.

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• Full-beam master cabin for superior comfort
• Impressive 4,500nm range
• Sleeps 7 guests

Superyacht Imagine is a thrilling yacht charter vessel for those looking to cruise the open seas in large numbers in the utmost comfort

The 33.62m/110'4" 'Imagine' sail yacht built by the New Zealander shipyard Alloy Yachts is available for charter for up to 7 guests in 3 cabins. This yacht features interior styling by Agnes Comar.

For serious sailors looking to add some luxury to their vacation, sailing yacht Imagine has plenty of appeal. With luxurious living spaces, both inside and out, as well as the opportunity for some fabulous sailing whilst on charter, she's sure to please even the most discerning seafarer.

Guest Accommodation

Built in 1993, Imagine offers guest accommodation for up to 7 guests in 3 suites comprising a master suite, one double cabin and one twin cabin. She is also capable of carrying up to 5 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht charter experience.

Onboard Comfort & Entertainment

Whatever your activities on your charter, you'll find some impressive features are seamlessly integrated to help you including air conditioning to keep your comfortable throughout your charter.

Performance & Range

Imagine is built with a aluminium hull and aluminium superstructure. Powered by 1 x Lugger engines, she comfortably cruises at 10 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 12 knots with a range of up to 4,500 nautical miles from her 13,200 litre fuel tanks.

Book your next the Mediterranean luxury yacht charter aboard Imagine this summer. She is already accepting bookings this winter for cruising in the Caribbean and Central America.

A charter on sail yacht Imagine will offer you a week of unforgettable family memories

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For your relaxation and entertainment Imagine has the following facilities, for more details please speak to your yacht charter broker.

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'Imagine' Charter Rates & Destinations

Summer Season

May - September

€61,000 p/week + expenses Approx $68,000

High Season

€72,500 p/week + expenses Approx $80,500

Cruising Regions

Mediterranean France, Italy, Malta, Monaco

HOT SPOTS:   Amalfi Coast, Corsica, French Riviera, Ibiza, Sardinia, The Balearics

Winter Season

October - April

$54,500 p/week + expenses

$62,500 p/week + expenses

Caribbean Antigua, Bahamas, Saint Martin, St Barts Central America Belize, Costa Rica

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Motor yacht IMAGINE is a 23.64m (77' 7") luxury vessel offering crewed charters for up to 8 guests sleeping in 4 cabins. She was launched in 2021 by the Italian shipyard Azimut boasting modern interior design by Achille Salvagni. She has a professional on board crew of 3.

NOTABLE FEATURES OF IMAGINE: ~Up to 20 guests for dockside events ~Bright and spacious interiors ~Choice of alfresco lounges ~Well-proportioned guest cabins ~Top speed of 31 knots ~Draft of just 1.8m/5.20ft for close beach access ~Air conditioning ~Wi-Fi

The main deck aft provides a cosy space for alfresco dining, with a C-shaped sofa lining the stern and a raised table to serve all guests. Side walkways lead around to the foredeck, which is fitted with two C-shaped sofas around a table, plus a broad sunbed that stretches down to the bow.

The flybridge is accessed via a starboard stairway from the main deck aft and comes with sun loungers along the stern, and a wet bar amidships to port and a C-shaped sofa and alfresco dining table amidships to starboard beneath the glass-panelled hardtop. The helm controls are forward to port, and a sunbed to starboard.

The beautiful light interiors have a futuristic feel, combining soft curves with geometric shapes and horizontal and vertical lines. Soft pastel colours such as powder blue, mint green and pale yellow add a pop of colour to the surroundings, and large windows and plentiful lighting give bright and comfortable living spaces throughout the day and long after sundown.

The lower deck layout places the crew accommodation and mess in the bow, with separate access from the guest accommodation. The guest accommodation is amidships, followed by the engine room and tender garage.

The guest accommodation stairway leads up to the main deck salon, while the crew stairway emerges beside the forward port galley and starboard helm station. A plush sofa and raised table close to the galley provides a casual place for a couple to have breakfast surrounded by bright sunshine. The lounge also enjoys an abundance of light thanks to the long windows down both sides of the interior.

IMAGINE Specifications

The port side of the room is fitted with two chaise longue accompanied by a coffee table and fold-out table, while the starboard side has a sofa.

Triple VOLVO IPS 1350 engines each producing 1,000 HP give a top speed of 31 knots, a cruising speed of 23 knots and a range of 340 knots.

Yacht Accommodation

While up to 12 guests can remain on board while cruising, the accommodation sleeps a total of 8 guests over 4 en-suite cabins: 1 Master suite, 2 VIP staterooms  and 1 twin cabin. ~ The Master suite is situated on the lower deck amidships to take advantage of the full beam, and within there is a queen-sized bed with widescreen TV opposite, a sofa to port and desk/vanity to starboard. There is also a walk-in wardrobe aft to port and aft to starboard the entrance to the en-suite bathroom, fitted with a toilet, bidet, two sinks and a shower. ~ The VIP staterooms are placed amidships and forward on the starboard side. Both have a queen-sized bed, widescreen TV, a large wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. ~ The twin cabin is to port of the amidships VIP stateroom and has two single beds, a widescreen TV, ample storage and an en-suite bathroom with a sink, toilet and shower. ~ The expert crew of 3 will ensure that all guests on board receive first-class service throughout their stay.

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The 33.62m luxury sailing yacht IMAGINE was custom-built by New Zealand's Alloy Yachts in 1993. Seamlessly combining sailing performance with comfort, IMAGINE has been impeccably maintained and, following her full refit, is as beautiful today as the day she was launched.

33.62m / 110'4"

EUR 61,000 /wk

‍ Rate: USD 54,000 /wk ----------------------------------------------------- Length: 33.62m / 110'4" ----------------------------------------------------- Beam: 7.80m / 25'7" ----------------------------------------------------- Draft: 3.50m / 11'6" ----------------------------------------------------- Built/Refit: 1993 / 2024 ----------------------------------------------------- Builder: Alloy Yachts ----------------------------------------------------- Speeds: Cruising 10 Knots ----------------------------------------------------- Crew: 5 -----------------------------------------------------

IMAGINE sleeps 7 guests in 3 cabins

Cabin Configuration: 2 Double, 1 Triple

Bed Configuration: 2 King, 5 Single

Imagine is ideal for family charters or accommodating groups of friends, with a flexible cabin arrangement that offers a full-beam spacious master suite with an adjoining children's cabin for two smaller sailors, another double suite, and one triple suite consisting of three single berths.

• Alfresco Cinema setup.
• Ability to accomodate 7 guests comfortably due to the flexible configuration.
• Sizeable swim platform.
• Large cockpit and interior salon.
• Novurania 460 Yamaha brand new engine 70 HP
• Stand-Up Paddleboard (1x inflatable, 2x rigid and 1x wooden board that can add a sail for windsurfing)
• Canoe (1x with see-through bottom, 1x inflatable)
• O'PEN Bic sailing dinghy
• Wakeboard (including children size)
• Water skis (including children size)
• 3-seat towable sofa
• Snorkelling equipment
• Fishing equipment
• Kite-boarding equipment (for certified use only)

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• Cressi diving equipment (BCDs = 1 x large, 2 x medium, 2 x small), including compressor (for rendezvous diving only)

IMAGINE was custom-built by New Zealand's Alloy Yachts in 1993 and recently refitted in 2024 with a new full paint job and a new teak deck.

A flexible cabin arrangement that offers a full-beam spacious master suite with an adjoining children's cabin for two smaller sailors, another double suite, and one triple suite consisting of three single berths.

IMAGINE is ideal for family charters or accommodating groups of friends.

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With Dubois world-famous for its winning pedigree in designing grand prix yachts, Imagine offers more than a nod to the naval architect’s racing heritage. After all, its yachts have won the Admiral’s Cup.

However, not only is the ship a real delight to sail, but it offers a true sense of refined comfort. Whether relaxing on-deck among the clean lines and polished wood or indulging with private-chef dining in the main salon, there’s plenty of opportunity to unwind.

The staterooms, too, are equally well-appointed, all blonde timber, library recesses and carefully chosen artwork. Perhaps bring a personal trainer or masseuse along with you for some further relaxation.

Yet, as always, it’s the destination that stands out most. With its compact profile, Imagine is able to get the very best out of everywhere from Australasia and French Polynesia to Costa Rica and the Sea of Cortez. And, Cookson Adventures can offer a full range of expedition services in each, making full use of Imagine’s wide-ranging list of toys and tenders.

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Lynch Yacht Sinking Off Sicily Proves as Baffling as It Is Tragic

As bodies were recovered, the authorities and experts wondered how a $40 million, stable and secure vessel could have sunk so quickly.

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By Emma Bubola and Michael J. de la Merced

Emma Bubola reported from Porticello, Italy, and Michael J. de la Merced from London.

Two months after being cleared in a bruising legal battle over fraud charges, the British tech mogul Mike Lynch celebrated his freedom with a cruise. He invited his family, friends and part of his legal team on board his luxury sailing yacht, a majestic 180-foot vessel named Bayesian after the mathematical theorem around which he had built his empire.

On Sunday night, after a tour of the Gulf of Naples, including Capri, and volcanic islands in the Eolian archipelago, the boat anchored half a mile off the Sicilian coast in Porticello, Italy. It chose a stretch of water favored by the Phoenicians thousands of years ago for its protection from the mistral wind and, in more recent times, by the yachts of tech billionaires. The boat was lit “like a Christmas tree,” local residents said, standing out against the full moon.

But about 4 a.m., calamity unfolded. A violent and fast storm hit the area with some of the strongest winds locals said they had ever felt. Fabio Cefalù, a fisherman, said he saw a flare pierce the darkness shortly after 4.

Minutes later, the yacht was underwater. Only dozens of cushions from the boat’s deck and a gigantic radar from its mast floated on the surface of the sea, fishermen said.

In all, 22 people were on board, 15 of whom were rescued. Six bodies — five passengers and the ship’s cook — had been recovered by Thursday afternoon, including that of Mr. Lynch, an Italian government official said, adding that the search was continuing for his daughter.

It was a tragic and mystifying turn of events for Mr. Lynch, 59, who had spent years seeking to clear his name and was finally inaugurating a new chapter in his life. Experts wondered how a $40 million yacht, so robust and stable could have been sunk by a storm near a port within minutes.

“It drives me insane,” said Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company, Perini, that made the Bayesian. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

The aura of misfortune only deepened when it emerged that Stephen Chamberlain, 52, a former vice president of finance for Mr. Lynch’s former company and a co-defendant in the fraud case, was killed two days earlier, when he was hit by a car while jogging near his house in England.

Since June, the two men had been in a jubilant mood. A jury in San Francisco had acquitted both on fraud charges that could have sent them to prison for two decades. There were hugs and tears, and they and their legal teams went for a celebratory dinner party at a restaurant in the city, said Gary S. Lincenberg, a lawyer for Mr. Chamberlain.

The sea excursion was meant as a thank-you by Mr. Lynch to those who had helped him in his legal travails. Among the guests was Christopher J. Morvillo, 59, a scion of a prominent New York family of lawyers who had represented Mr. Lynch for 12 years. He and his wife, Neda, 57, were among the missing.

So, too, was Jonathan Bloomer, 70, a veteran British insurance executive who chaired Morgan Stanley International and the insurer Hiscox.

The body of the ship’s cook, Recaldo Thomas, was recovered. All the other crew members survived. Among them was Leo Eppel, 19, of South Africa, who was on his first yacht voyage working as a deck steward, said a friend, who asked not to be identified.

Since the sinking, the recovery effort and investigation have turned the tiny port town of Porticello, a quiet enclave where older men sit bare-chested on balconies, into what feels like the set of a movie.

Helicopters have flown overhead. Ambulances have sped by with the sirens blaring. The Coast Guard has patrolled the waters off shore, within sight of a cordoned-off dock that had been turned into an emergency headquarters.

On Wednesday afternoon, a church bell tolled after the first body bag was loaded into an ambulance, a crowd watching in silence.

The survivors were sheltering in a sprawling resort near Porticello, with a view of the shipwreck spot, and had so far declined to comment.

Attilio Di Diodato, director of the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, said that the yacht had most likely been hit by a fierce “down burst” — when air generated within a thunderstorm descends rapidly — or by a waterspout , similar to a tornado over water.

He added that his agency had put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about storms and strong winds. Locals said the winds “felt like an earthquake.”

Mr. Costantino, the boat executive, said the yacht had been specifically designed for having a tall mast — the second-tallest aluminum mast in the world. He said the Bayesian was an extremely safe and secure boat that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing.

But he said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, is to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

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The New York Times attempted to reach the captain, James Cutfield, who had survived, for comment through social media, his brother and the management company of the yacht (which did not hire the crew), but did not make contact.

So far none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened that night.

Fabio Genco, the director of Palermo’s emergency services, who treated some of the survivors, said that the victims had recounted feeling as if the boat was being lifted, then suddenly dropped, with objects from the cabins falling on them.

The Italian Coast Guard said it had deployed a remotely operated vehicle that can prowl underwater for up to seven hours at a depth of more than 980 feet and record videos and images that they hoped would help them reconstruct the dynamics of the sinking. Such devices were used during the search and rescue operations of the Titan vessel that is believed to have imploded last summer near the wreckage of the Titanic.

After rescuers broke inside the yacht, they struggled to navigate the ropes and many pieces of furniture cluttering the vessel, said Luca Cari, a spokesman for Italy’s national firefighter corps.

Finally, as of Thursday morning, they had managed to retrieve all but one of the missing bodies, and hopes of finding the missing person alive were thin. “Can a human being be underwater for two days?” Mr. Cari asked.

What was certain was that Mr. Lynch’s death was yet another cruel twist of fate for a man who had spent years seeking to clear his name.

He earned a fortune in technology and was nicknamed Britain’s Bill Gates. But for more than a decade, he had been treated as anything but a respected tech leader.

He was accused by Hewlett-Packard, the American technological pioneer that had bought his software company, Autonomy, for $11 billion, of misleading it about his company’s worth. (Hewlett-Packard wrote down the value of the transaction by about $8.8 billion, and critics called it one of the worst deals of all time .) He had been increasingly shunned by the British establishment that he sought to break into after growing up working-class outside London.

He was extradited to San Francisco to face criminal charges, and confined to house arrest and 24-hour surveillance on his dime. In a townhouse in the Pacific Heights neighborhood — with security people he jokingly told associates were his “roommates” — he spent his mornings talking with researchers whom he funded personally on new applications for artificial intelligence. Afterward, he devoted hours to discussing legal strategy with his team.

Despite his persistent claims of innocence, even those close to Mr. Lynch had believed his odds of victory were slim. Autonomy’s chief financial officer, Sushovan Hussain, was convicted in 2018 of similar fraud charges and spent five years in prison.

During Mr. Lynch’s house arrest, his brother and mother died. His wife, Angela Bacares, frequently flew over from England, and she became a constant presence in the San Francisco courtroom during the trial.

After he was finally acquitted, Mr. Lynch had his eye on the future. “I am looking forward to returning to the U.K. and getting back to what I love most: my family and innovating in my field,” he said.

Elisabetta Povoledo contributed reporting from Pallanza, Italy.

Emma Bubola is a Times reporter based in Rome. More about Emma Bubola

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

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UK tech tycoon among six missing after yacht sinks

British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter are among the six people missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of the Italian island of Sicily in the early hours of Monday morning.

The 56m (183ft) vessel was carrying 22 people including British, American and Canadian nationals. Fifteen people were rescued, including a one-year-old British girl, and authorities are continuing their search into the night.

Local media reported the yacht, named Bayesian, capsized at about 05:00 local time after encountering a heavy storm overnight that caused waterspouts, or rotating columns of air, to appear over the sea.

Mr Lynch, known by some as "the British Bill Gates", co-founded software company Autonomy, which was later bought by tech giant Hewlett-Packard for $11bn (£8.6bn).

Witnesses told Italian news agency Ansa that the Bayesian’s anchor was down when the storm struck, causing the mast to break and the ship to lose its balance and sink off the coast of village Porticello, near Sicilian capital Palermo.

A waterspout is similar to a tornado and can form over oceans, seas or large lakes.

Divers have identified a wreckage 50m below the water's surface and are searching for those missing.

The director general of Sicily's civil protection agency, Salvatore Cocina, told the BBC Mr Lynch, his daughter Hannah Lynch and the yacht's chef were among the missing.

He said the search, involving caving and rescue diving teams, would continue overnight.

The body of one man was found outside of the wreckage. His nationality has not been confirmed.

BBC Verify looked at corporate records and found the Bayesian's ownership is tied to Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares.

Sources close to the matter have confirmed to the BBC Ms Bacares has been rescued.

Fifteen people managed to get to safety after the storm hit.

Ansa news agency reported a 35-year-old mother held her one-year-old daughter in her arms in the sea .

The woman, named as locally as Charlotte Golunski, said: "For two seconds I lost the little girl in the sea, then I immediately hugged her again amidst the fury of the waves.

"I held her tightly, close to me, while the sea was stormy. Many were screaming.

"Luckily the lifeboat inflated and 11 of us managed to get on board."

The baby is fine and the mother was treated with stitches, the agency said.

She added she had been on the boat with her husband, who is also safe, and colleagues from a London company.

A doctor based at the Di Cristina Hospital in Palermo, where some of the survivors were taken, said they were "very tired" and "constantly asking about the missing people".

Dr Domenico Cipolla told Reuters news agency: "We have given the survivors this information, but they are talking and crying all the time because they have realised that there is little hope of finding their friends alive."

Survivors said the trip has been organised by Mr Lynch for his work colleagues.

In the initial aftermath, a nearby Dutch-flagged vessel rescued survivors from the waves, tending to them until emergency services arrived.

Captain Karsten Borner said after the storm had passed, the crew noticed that the yacht that had been behind them had disappeared.

"We saw a red flare, so my first mate and I went to the position, and we found this life raft drifting," he told Reuters.

That life raft was carrying 15 survivors, three of whom were "heavily injured", he said.

A local fisherman told Reuters news agency he had seen people being rescued by an inflatable boat dispatched from another yacht.

The captain of a local fishing trawler said he saw debris, including cushions from the deck, floating in the sea.

Footage from the wreckage site showed helicopters circling over several coastguard vessels as divers wearing bright orange descended into the water.

Eight of those rescued are receiving treatment in hospital, the Italian coastguard said.

The western half of the Mediterranean has experienced severe storms since the middle of last week.

Through Sunday night and into Monday morning, a clutch of bad weather passed by the north coast of Sicily.

BBC Weather forecaster Matt Taylor said: "A waterspout is a tornado that has occurred over water rather than land.

"They can form during intense storms, on the base of cumulonimbus/thunder clouds.

"Turbulence, and the wind blowing in slightly different directions around the cloud, can cause rotation under the base of the cloud and the spout to form.

"Like tornadoes, they bring powerful winds, but instead of picking up dust and debris they cause a water mist around the column of rotating air."

The UK Foreign Office said it is supporting a number of British nationals and their families following an incident in Sicily. Britain's Marine Accident Investigation Branch is also sending a team of inspectors to conduct a "preliminary assessment" into the sinking of the UK registered-boat.

The Bayesian's registered owner is listed as Revtom Ltd. The superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six suites.

The yacht's name is understood to be based on the Bayesian theory, which Mr Lynch's PhD thesis was based on.

Mr Lynch's wife Ms Bacares is named as the sole legal owner of Revtom registered in the Isle of Man.

A spokesperson for Camper and Nicholsons International, the firm that manages the 2008-built boat, told BBC Verify: "Our priority is assisting with the ongoing search and providing all necessary support to the rescued passengers and crew."

Mr Lynch sold his company Autonomy to American computing giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) in 2011 for $11bn (£8.6bn).

But an intense legal battle following the high-profile acquisition loomed over Mr Lynch for over a decade. He was acquitted in the US in June on multiple fraud charges, for which he had been facing two decades in jail.

The sinking of the yacht came on the same day that Mr Lynch's co-defendant in the fraud case, Stephen Chamberlain, was confirmed by his lawyer as having died after being hit by a car in Cambridgeshire on Saturday.

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Equipped with two of Candela’s electric C-POD motors and four 63 kWh batteries, the P-12 has a top speed of 30 knots and a range of 40 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 25 knots. The yacht also creates a minimal wake and is well-suited to coastal cruising. The fleet serving the Red Sea will be able to carry 30 passengers around the northwestern shores of Saudi Arabia.

“We’re extremely proud to provide a vessel system designed with both passengers and the environment in mind,” Hasselskog adds.” Short waiting times, quick connections, and a very enjoyable experience without taxing the environment with wakes, emissions, and noise will revolutionize how we travel on water.”

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