Sicily superyacht sinking: Body found believed to be chef Recaldo Thomas
ITV News' Stacey Foster has the latest on the superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily
A body found near a luxury superyacht that sank off the coast of Sicily on Monday is believed to be that of chef Recaldo Thomas.
Divers are continuing the search for six missing people, including British technology tycoon Mike Lynch and his teenage daughter, who were aboard the Bayesian which is resting on the seabed at a depth of around 50 metres.
Rescuers appear to have entered the yacht, but it is not immediately clear what stage the search is in.
The yacht sank on Monday after it was battered during intense storms off the coast of Palermo.
A male body, believed to be that of Thomas, was recovered on Monday.
Search efforts have extended into a second day, with the Italian Coastguard saying their "very hard idea" is that the missing individuals are "still inside the boat".
Asked about the likelihood of them being alive, a spokesperson said: "Never say never, but reasonably the answer should be not."
Those involved in the searches have now revealed the complexities facing them.
Specialist rescue divers are only able to work 12-minute long search shifts due to the depth the 56-metre vessel is believed to be resting at.
Marco Tilotta, a firefighter diver from Palermo, told Italian media that divers were unable to gain access because of floating furnishings and other debris inside the yacht.
He said: "It looked like a scenario similar to the Costa Concordia on a smaller scale. Unfortunately, these are very complicated searches."
The Costa Concordia cruise ship sank off the island of Giglio in 2012 and claimed the lives of 32 crew and passengers.
On that occasion, divers had to navigate inverted corridors, leaking fuel and floating debris during their search of the wreckage.
The Bayesian was carrying 22 passengers - 10 crew members and 12 passengers - at the time of the incident.
Who survived the incident?
Fifteen people, including Mr Lynch's wife, Angela Bacares, were rescued, according to local media.
The other named survivors are:
Charlotte Golunski, her husband James Emsley and their one-year-old daughter.
Mr Lynch's lawyer, Ayla Ronald, and her partner.
South African nationals Leah Randall and Katja Chicken worked as crew members on the Bayesian
Crew member Leo Eppel
What is believed to have happened to the yacht?
The British-flagged superyacht capsized at about 5am local time on Monday morning off the coast of Palermo, when the area was hit by a waterspout.
A waterspout is defined as a rotating column of air and water mist, according to the US National Weather Service, and can appear similar to a tornado.
Who is missing?
Six of the 22 passengers, who were onboard the Bayesian at the time it sunk, remain missing.
Of the six, four are British and two are American.
The missing Britons include Mr Lynch, who founded software giant Autonomy in 1996, and was made an OBE for services to enterprise in 2006. His 18-year-old daughter, Hannah, is also unaccounted for.
Morgan Stanley International Bank Chairman Jonathan Bloomer has been named among the missing, alongside his wife, Judy.
In a statement, Morgan Stanley said it was "shocked and saddened" to hear of the news.
Additionally, Clifford Chance lawyer Chris Morvillo, who worked for Mr Lynch, and his wife, Neda, have both been confirmed as unaccounted for.
A statement from Clifford Chance read: "We are in shock and deeply saddened by this tragic incident.
"Our thoughts are with our partner, Christopher Morvillo, and his wife, Neda, who are among the missing."
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On Tuesday, the British ambassador to Italy, Ed Llewellyn, expressed his sympathy to the families of those involved in the incident, saying his "heart goes out to them".
He said: "I've spoken to some of the British survivors both yesterday and today - I want to express my deep sympathy from myself and colleagues at the British Embassy for what's happened.
"We're doing what we can to support them in this incredibly sad and difficult situation to help them with contacts from the Italian authorities at a practical level."
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch said four of its inspectors were being deployed to Palermo.
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Mr Lynch, who has been frequently referred to as the "British Bill Gates", was cleared of conducting a massive fraud relating to an $11 billion (£8.64 billion) sale to US company Hewlett Packard.
The Financial Times reported that Mr Bloomer appeared at trial as a defence witness for Mr Lynch, while media reports suggest the pair are close friends.
Ayla Reynold, a New Zealand national working at Clifford Chance, survived the ordeal.
Her father, Lin Ronald, confirmed to the Telegraph she had been invited aboard as thanks for assistance in Mr Lynch's recent court case.
A spokesperson for Mr Lynch said there was no comment.
It has since emerged that the co-defendant of Mr Lynch in his US fraud trial, Stephen Chamberlain, died after being hit by a car while out running on Saturday.
Gary Lincenberg, Mr Chamberlain's lawyer, said in a statement: "Our dear client and friend Steve Chamberlain was fatally struck by a car on Saturday while out running.
"He was a courageous man with unparalleled integrity. We deeply miss him.
"Steve fought successfully to clear his good name at trial earlier this year, and his good name now lives on through his wonderful family."
Bayesian completed a number of sailings in recent days, calling at various ports in Sicily, according to ship-tracking website VesselFinder.
The superyacht can accommodate up to 12 guests in six suites, and is listed for rent for up to €95,000 (£166,000) a week.
It was built in 2008 by Italian company Perini Navi, and the vessel's registered owner is listed as Revtom Ltd, which is based on the Isle of Man.
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