The Costa Concordia Disaster Explained (Full Documentary)

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On January 13, 2012, a modern cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Italy. The following morning the first pictures began emerging, showcasing the horrific scene. There, near the Italian coastline, the cruise ship lay on its side halfway into the ocean. Echoing the infamous Titanic disaster a century earlier, this tragic shipwreck would go on to change the cruise industry forever and become one of the most scrutinized disasters in the history of sailing. So how did a modern ship with the latest technology and support manage to come too close to the shore? Was this a mistake of the captain? Or was there something else behind the scenes that led to this tragic incident? Today, we will uncover the mystery behind the disaster and its aftermath. From a captain that abandoned ship to the miscommunication that led to its demise, this is the story of the Costa Concordia.

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Chapters
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00:00 Intro
01:12 History of Costa Concordia
03:16 How the Costa Concordia Was Built
05:51 The Grandeur of Costa Concordia
08:59 The Captain: Francesco Schettino
11:00 The Fateful Night: January 13, 2012
19:34 Immediate Aftermath and Costs of the Disaster
23:19 Investigation & Legal Consequences
27:28 Impact on the Cruise Industry

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Credits
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Producer: @AmagiPublishing
Narrator: @Keegan Hughes
Writer: @Alex Klocek
Editor: @Imubi5
Thumbnail: @Kevin Adams
Music: @epidemicsound