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MS Costa Concordia was a large Italian cruise ship operated by Costa Crociere, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. On January 13, 2012, the vessel struck an underwater rock formation while attempting a close-in sail-past maneuver near Isola del Giglio, Italy, tearing a gash in its hull and partially capsizing. The accident resulted in the deaths of 32 individuals. Captain Francesco Schettino was subsequently convicted by an Italian court of manslaughter, causing a maritime disaster, and abandoning his ship while passengers were still aboard.
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How many people died during the sinking of the Costa Concordia?
When the Costa Concordia struck an underwater rock formation on January 13, 2012, it resulted in the tragic deaths of 32 people. The ship was carrying over 4,200 passengers and crew when the disaster occurred near Isola del Giglio.
What was the final legal outcome for the Costa Concordia's captain, Francesco Schettino?
Captain Francesco Schettino was convicted of manslaughter and abandoning his ship while passengers were still in grave danger. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison for his role in the 2012 shipwreck.
Why did the Costa Concordia sail so close to the island of Giglio?
The ship was performing an extremely close-in sail-past maneuver known as an "inchino," which was intended to salute the local islanders and the ship's head chef. This unauthorized deviation from the standard route caused the vessel to collide with a massive underwater rock formation.
How did engineers manage to salvage and scrap the Costa Concordia?
The salvage operation was one of the largest and most expensive in maritime history, requiring engineers to parbuckle the massive ship upright. After it was refloated, the Costa Crociere vessel was towed to the port of Genoa in 2014, where it took several years to completely dismantle the wreckage.
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