Four years ago, the luxury cruise liner costa concordia hit. The german photographer swam out to where the ship which ran aground off tuscany in 2012 with the loss of 32 lives is moored. When 35yearold benji smith and his new bride, emily lau, 28, were sitting on the outer hull of the sinking costa concordia cruise ship last jan. Survival was only the beginning a costa concordia story book. Inge schall passenger death costa concordia cruise ship sinking. Costa concordia captain sentenced for deadly wreck francesco schettino, a reckless idiot according to prosecutors, had been accused of abandoning ship as it sank while. Summary if the danger of fire has always been the utmost threat for passenger vessels and still is, despite the technological evolution and the progress of rules and regulations as well as the. Its fleet, europes largest and most advanced, has a total of 27 ships. After the costa concordia cruise ship disaster in january 2012, in which the cruise liner struck a rock while maneuvering dangerously close to the island of giglio off the tuscan coast, a multimillion dollar lawsuit has been filed. View the costa concordia cruise ship lays aground near the port on the italian island of giglio, jan. Book online or call one of our cruise experts to get the best cruise deal for your next costa cruise. Jun 24, 2015 francesco schettino, the captain of the costa concordia who was accused of abandoning thousands of passengers and crew to their fate when the cruise ship capsized, will release on wednesday a book.
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Among the worst cruise ship disasters of recent history, the costa concordia wreck resulted in the loss. Francesco schettino, the former captain of the coast concordia, has written about the 2012 disaster in a new 600page book that promises to. Extraordinary photographs of the wrecked cruise ship by jonathan danko kielkowski for his book concordia. Costa concordia captain francesco schettino to release book about. The dismantling and recycling of the infamous costa concordia cruise liner has been completed in italy, marking the official end to final phase of. In january 2012, the cruise ship, costa concordia, ran aground spilling 3200 passengers and 1,000 crew members into the dark waters of the mediterranean. New book details honeymooners costa concordia nightmare cruise to nowhere in a new book about the costa concordia sinking, two newlyweds recount their bureaucratic hell after. Jan 22, 2012 the events before, during and after the january tragedy aboard the costa concordia point to a true failure of leadership at every level, from the captain who ran the luxury liner aground during a drive by salute off the island of isola del giglio to the chief executive pier luigi foschi who denies any responsibility. When costa concordia grounded one year ago, 32 people died and a big, modern ship was declared a total loss. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. After 27 cruises with another one coming up in 3 weeks, i can honestly say that ive. Costa cruises provides many advantageous opportunities for purchasing a cruise. I found the ship to be quite beautiful and the service from the cabin stewards to the waiters and crew was impeccable. Marine casualties investigative body cs costa concordia pag.
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Mickal blemand passenger death costa concordia cruise ship sinking. Costa concordia captain francesco schettino to release book. On january, 2012, the costa concordia a thousand foot long luxury cruise ship, twice the size of the titanic ventured into shallow water and smashed into the rocks of a tiny island off the coast of italy, throwing the four thousand passengers and crew members into a state of chaos. Inside costa concordia in pictures art and design the. No matter what kind of holiday you are looking for, with costa you can make it happen. The pianist of the cruise ship costa concordia, which ran aground in. Mr magnottas book about the fateful night, seven short blasts and one. Costa concordia captain francesco schettino to release. Four years after the costa concordia cruise ship capsized off the italian coast, stunning images taken by photographer jonathan danko kielkowski give a rare look inside the wreckage. When the 114,7 gross tonnage gt costa concordia and her sister ships entered.
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Costa concordia was a concordia class cruise ship built in 2004 and it was declared a total loss and later towed to the port of genoa where scrapping the liner is now pretty much completed. On january 2012, the italian cruise ship costa concordia ran aground and overturned after striking an underwater rock off isola del giglio, tuscany, resulting in 32 deaths. In august 2014, in the midst of the salvaging operation, photographer jonathan danko kielkowski secretly snuck onto the ship to document it in photos. Thirty two people died and many more suffered physical and emotional scars that are still healing. It was august 2014 when i decided to swim onboard the remains of the costa concordia and document what was left after the ship was under water for over two and a half years and before the dismantling process started. Inside the eerie wreckage of the costa concordia four years after the luxury cruise liner sank killing 32 people.
The eightyearold costa cruises vessel was on the first leg of a cruise around the mediterranean sea when she deviated from her planned route at the isola del giglio, sailed closer to the island, and struck a rock. Costa concordia giglio porto, toscana, italy cruise line. Dec 30, 2012 on january, 2012, the costa concordia a thousand foot long luxury cruise ship, twice the size of the titanic ventured into shallow water and smashed into the rocks of a tiny island off the coast of italy, throwing the four thousand passengers and crew members into a state of chaos. Extraordinary images of the cruise ship by jonathan danko kielkowski from his book concordia, published by white press. View of the costa concordia taken on january 14, 2012, after the cruise ship ran aground and keeled over off the isola del giglio. She was the first of the concordia class cruise ships, followed by similar ships costa serena, costa pacifica, costa favolosa and costa fascinosa, and carnival splendor built for carnival cruise line. Costa cruise deals discount cruises travel, cruise. Exceptional costa cruise deals are offered on a variety of costa cruise line itineraries. Eerie photos show abandoned costa concordia cruise ship years. Costa cruises is the largest italian group in tourism and the n. Sail through the western mediterranean on our newest ship costa smeralda. The events before, during and after the january tragedy aboard the costa concordia point to a true failure of leadership at every level, from the captain who ran the luxury liner aground during a drive by salute off the island of isola del giglio to the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading reckless abandon. If you need to lose weight please book this ship, it will do wonders for your waistline.
Explore the eastern mediterranean from venice on costa deliziosa. Costa cruise deals discount cruises travel, cruise ship. Costa concordia interactive deckplans, costa concordia cabin diagrams, costa concordia pictures, stateroom cabin video. Costa concordia survivor relives horror of ship wreck in. Get ready to relax on your all inclusive cruise holiday vacations. Costa concordia cruise ship pianist tells story of survival and battle. The collision brought a deep 70meter wound into the ships hull, eventually causing it to be overturned. On january th, 2012, the giant italian cruise ship costa concordia capsized and sank off isola del giglio, tuscany, after running into an underwater rock, claiming 32 lives. On january th, 2012, the giant italian cruise ship costa concordia. One familys chilling account of the costa concordia. Take advantage of exclusive discounts, on board credits and more and get the best costa cruise deal for less at cruise. The costa concordia disaster kindle edition by jones, edward. Costa concordia was a concordiaclass cruise ship built in 2004 and it was declared a total loss and later towed to the port of genoa where scrapping the liner is now pretty much completed. On the evening of january th, 2012, the cruise industry was forever changed after the modern, family cruise ship, the costa concordia collided with rocks and sank off the coast of italy.
She was the first of the concordiaclass cruise ships, followed by similar ships costa serena, costa pacifica, costa favolosa and costa fascinosa, and carnival splendor built for carnival cruise line. Neil palomba, our president, announces the cancellation of the fleets activities until the end of may. The search for the two still missing continued after the ship was uprighted on 17 september 20. Costaconcordia western mediterranean costa concordia. Family specials ensure an affordable holiday for families of two adults and one or two children under 18 years, who pay only airport taxes and registration and service fees. Captain francesco schettino was this week sentenced to 16 years in jail for manslaughter. On january, 2012, costa concordia hit a rock off the coast of giglio, an island on italys tuscan coast. The tragic sinking of the costa concordia cruise ship last week is.
You can explore breathtaking norway, colorful thailand, and so much more. I remember hearing and feeling shocked about the news on the media at the time so when i saw this book i wanted to read about the personal experiences of those involved. I recently returned from a mediterranean cruise on the concordia. Jul 14, 2014 costa concordia, giglio porto, toscana, italy.
Jul, 2017 the dismantling and recycling of the infamous costa concordia cruise liner has been completed in italy, marking the official end to final phase of what is considered the largest maritime salvage. Costa concordia was a cruise ship operated by costa crociere. If you book an excursion and decide you would rather. Incredible images of the shipwrecked costa concordia by german photographer jonathan danko kielkowski provide a neverbeforeseen glimpse into the abandoned remains of a cruise ship that four. On friday january th 2012, the cruise ship, costa concordia, ran. Inside costa concordia in pictures art and design the guardian.
This mindboggling event triggered wideranging changes, from 10 new safety policies to the unification of nine key industry groups into a global cruise lines international association. This photographer snuck into the wrecked cruise ship costa. In january of that year, the cruise ship struck a rock off the mediterranean island of isola del giglio. See the offers and the fabulous destinations of costa cruises. As an avid cruiser of many years this book was fascinating and also frightening. This month marks the four year anniversary of the costa concordia disaster, in which the italian cruise ship capsized and sank after striking rocks off the coast of tuscany. Anniversary of costa concordia cruise disaster picture. Deaths from the costa concordia accident january, 2012. Haunting costa concordia photos show whats left inside. Survival was only the beginning a costa concordia story by. People sunbathe in front of the capsized cruise liner costa concordia lying surrounded by cranes outside giglio harbour. Costa concordia victims file multimillion dollar injury. Jul 23, 2014 the wreck of the costa concordia cruise ship in front of the harbor of isola del giglio, italy, after it was refloated using air tanks attached to its sides, on july 22, 2014. Inside the rotting wreck of the costa concordia outside.
In 2012 the italian cruise ship costa concordia sank off the coast of tuscany claiming 32 lives. Family spaces are tailored for families who want to combine convenience and comfort. Inside the eerie wreckage of the costa concordia four years. Feb 11, 2015 in 2012 the italian cruise ship costa concordia sank off the coast of tuscany claiming 32 lives. After 27 cruises with another one coming up in 3 weeks, i can honestly say that i ve. Photographer kielkowski, whos based in germany, swam out to the wreckage in to document the scenes of the abandoned ships oncebuzzing rooms. Visit iceland or the norweigian fjords on costa fortuna or the baltics on costa magica. Riveting account of the tragic sequence of events at the time of the sinking of the cruise ship, costa concordia. Costa concordia sinking leaves cruise ship passengers. A freelance photographer swims to the abandoned costa concordia cruise liner to take photographs inside the illfated ship. Five passengers drowned and about 15 still remain missing after. How costa concordia changed the cruise industry seatrade. Costa concordia survivor relives horror of ship wreck in new book. A current look at and inside the dismantled costa concordia.
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