It was one of the worst maritime disasters. Thousands could have been dead
The Costa Concordia disaster on January 13, 2012, near the island of Giglio in Italy claimed 32 lives after the luxurious cruise ship struck an underwater rock, leading to significant water ingress in the hull.
"I was still cold for 15 years"
The article recounts the historical significance of the freighter 'MS Brandenburg' in the context of maritime disasters in the English Channel, particularly referencing the sinking of the training ship 'Pamir' in 1971.