the Costa Concordia

The Costa Concordia was a luxury cruise ship that ran aground and partially sank off the coast of Italy in January 2012. The accident occurred when the ship struck an underwater rock, causing a large gash in its hull. This resulted in the ship listing and water flooding some compartments. Despite efforts to evacuate passengers, the disaster led to 32 deaths and many injuries. The incident highlighted issues with safety procedures and caused extensive salvage efforts, including righting and removing the wreck. It remains one of the most high-profile cruise ship accidents in recent history.