How many bodies were recovered from the Costa Concordia?
The Concordia ran aground off the Tuscan island of Giglio with the loss of 32 lives in January 2012. Even though most of the 32 victims were recovered almost immediately, rescue workers failed to locate Mr Rebello’s body, notwithstanding a two year long recovery and refloat operation.
Who died on Costa Concordia?
Costa Concordia disaster
| Aground with rigid lifeboats in foreground and inflatables hanging from the side of the ship | |
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| Date | 13 January 2012 |
| Deaths | 33 (27 passengers, 5 crew, 1 salvage member) |
| Non-fatal injuries | 64 |
| Captain | Francesco Schettino |
Is the Concordia still in the water?
The vessel, carrying 4,252 people, met a tragic end in January 2012 when it hit an underwater rock off Isola del Giglio near Tuscany. Now, half a decade on, the wreckage of the tragic ship is being dismantled in the port of Genoa. The 144,500-tonne ship is unrecognisable as workmen rip it apart for scraps.
Where is the Concordia ship now?
Giglio
Costa Concordia disaster/Location
The vessel, carrying 4,252 people, met a tragic end in January 2012 when it hit an underwater rock off Isola del Giglio near Tuscany. Now, half a decade on, the wreckage of the tragic ship is being dismantled in the port of Genoa.
Is the Costa Concordia still in the sea?
The Costa Concordia has now been brought up from the shallow shores of the sea and is sitting in port. A photographer was able to get aboard the ship for an impromptu photo shoot. The pictures he took show a tragic scene. A scene that could have been avoided if not for human error and pride.
How did the 5 year old girl die on the Costa Concordia?
A five-year-old girl died on board the stricken the Costa Concordia after she and her father were turned away from a lifeboat, it emerged today. Dayana Arlotti and her father William Arlotti fell into a flooded part of the stricken cruise ship and drowned as they tried to cross to the other side after no one offered to give up their space.
How many cabins are on the Costa Concordia?
Costa Concordia cruise ship deck plan has 1500 staterooms for 3600 passengers served by 1100 crew. There are 13 passenger decks, 8 with cabins. * Size may vary, see details below. Cabin size includes balcony. New perk beginning July 2016 – Complimentary Intenditore Drink Package.
When did the salvage of the Costa Concordia start?
On 16 September 2013, the parbuckle salvage of the ship began, and by the early hours of 17 September, the ship was set upright on its underwater cradle.