The Costa Concordia disaster, which unfolded on January 13, 2012, remains one of the most horrifying and perplexing maritime accidents in recent history. The luxurious cruise ship, carrying over 4,200 passengers and crew, ran aground off the coast of Italy's Isola del Giglio island after deviating from its planned route. The cause of the disaster was a deadly combination … [Read more...] about The Tragedy of the Costa Concordia: A Cruise Ship Catastrophe