More tributes have come in now for Hannah’s father, Mike Lynch, whose body was recovered yesterday.
Close friend Andrew Kanter called him “the most brilliant mind and caring person I have ever known”.
“There is simply no other UK technology entrepreneur of our generation who has had such an impact on so many people.
“His passion for life, knowledge and all those around him was instantly inspiring to everyone he met, and he will be sorely missed.”
Sushovan Hussain, a colleague and friend of Mr Lynch since school, said he and his wife were “utterly devastated by the deaths of so many of our dear friends”.
“His departure leaves an unfillable hole in my life. We have known Hannah since her birth, and for her to be taken on the precipice of her life is cruel beyond belief.
“Our hearts bleed for Angela and her remaining daughter.”
‘Unspeakable grief’: Lynch family releases statement
A spokesperson for the Lynch family has released a statement.
“The Lynch family is devastated, in shock and is being comforted and supported by family and friends.
“Their thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragedy.
“They would like to sincerely thank the Italian coastguard, emergency services and all those who helped in the rescue.
“Their one request now is that their privacy be respected at this time of unspeakable grief.”
How authorities will switch to ‘investigation mode’
Search and rescue operations have officially concluded, the coast guard has said.
Authorities will now switch to a methodical and meticulous “investigation mode”, marine investigator James Wilke told Sky News.
They may need to remove the yacht from the seabed, both for safety of navigation and to glean more information about its sinking, he says.
Investigators will gather and scrutinise data, analyse facts, and assess witness statements, adds Mr Wilke.
“They’ll be trying to avoid getting entangled in the narratives that have been surrounding the incident over the last few days.
“The witness statements will be critical, very critical in this situation because they were there, they saw it, they experienced it.
“They knew firsthand what was happening. They will be able to explain their actions.”
Inspectors will also assess meteoritical and oceanographic information to understand the storm.
All the investigators involved will have undertaken these probes before, he adds.
“At 50m it should be possible to survey the hull of the vessel quite straightforwardly, particularly using remote operating vehicles.”
But if they bring the yacht to the surface, then “it’s likely you’ll be able to get to more information, see more of the yacht”.
Search and rescue teams previously described the yacht as akin to “an 18-storey building” due to the weight of the water.
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