Italian Cruise Ship On Its Side

Italian German French and British nationals were among the 3200.

Italian cruise ship on its side. The Costa Concordia was pulled upright off the Italian island of Giglio on Tuesday in a tense salvage operation that revealed the damage to a once gleaming cruise liner that had lain on its side. 40 facilities and activities. Crew members said the boat began to list the technical term for tilting because of a technical malfunction.

By James Mackenzie GIGLIO Italy Reuters - The Costa Concordia was pulled upright off the Italian island of Giglio on Tuesday in a tense salvage operation that revealed the damage to a once. On Saturday the ship was lying virtually flat off Giglios coast its starboard side submerged in the water and a 160-foot gash showing clearly on its upturned hull. Giglio Island at left the Mediterranean Sea at right.

What started out as a ship hitting a sandbar ended in a 114500-ton ship taking on water listing learning on its side causing a full blown passenger evacuation and leaving a reported three. Free cancellation before 48 hours. Fun for Families World-Class Entertainment Plus The Best Onboard Activities.

An enormous cruise ship is lying on its side in the Mediterranean this morning. The Italian ship Costa Concordia ran aground off Italys Tuscan Coast killing at least three people while dozens. Ad Enjoy private balcony swimming pool waterslide park VR experience and free buffet.

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The Costa Concordia struck rocks and turned on its side in January. The cruise liner will be refloated and towed away American and Italian specialists say. Ad Get the latest cruise offers.