The tragic sinking of the yacht Bayesian off the coast of Porticello, Sicily, has led to three individuals being investigated, including the captain, James Cutfield, and crew members Tim Parker Eaton and Matthew Griffiths.

The incident, which resulted in the deaths of seven people, is believed to have been exacerbated by the flooding of the engine room.

Eyewitness Rosalia Orlando, owner of a nearby shipyard, reported seeing the yacht's sails flapping violently during a storm, suggesting the anchor may have been dragging.

Investigations are ongoing, with authorities examining video footage from the shipyard's cameras and conducting autopsies on the victims.

Griffiths, who was on duty during the storm, described the chaos as the yacht was hit by a sudden downburst, causing it to capsize.

Legal teams are considering technical consultations to determine if mechanical failure or unforeseen weather conditions contributed to the disaster.