The 56-metre-long (184-ft) sailboat, which was British registered, sank with 22 people on board shortly before sunrise, the coast guard said in a statement.
Ireland had an Irish national among the 22 people on board. Italy's Coast Guard and firefighters managed to rescue 15 people, including a child.
A man tragically died in the incident, while search operations continue as six other individuals remain missing after the yacht's sinking.
The yacht sank due to an unexpectedly violent storm, highlighting the dangers that can arise from unpredictable weather at sea.
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