Costa Concordia disaster story in photos
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Rescue boats approach the luxury cruise ship Costa Concordia resting on its starboard side after running aground the tiny Tuscan island of Isola del Giglio, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012. The luxury cruise ship ran aground off the coast of Tuscany, sending water pouring in through a 160-foot (50-meter) gash in the hull and forcing the evacuation of some 4,200 people from the listing vessel early Saturday, the Italian coast guard said. The number of dead and injured is not yet confirmed Coast Guard Cmdr. Francesco Paolillo said. In the background Italy's mainland. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)
THE Costa Concordia cruise ship ran aground near the Tuscan island of Giglio, Italy. The Costa Concordia hit rocks. This is the story of the Costa Concordia in photos. It features: Francesco Schettino the captain of the luxury cruiser Costa Concordia; Costa Crociere chairman and CEO Pier Luigi Foschi; the evacuation of the Costa Concordia; the British passengers; and the scene…
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Posted: 26th, January 2012 | In: In Pictures Comment | TrackBack | Permalink