Historical Events tagged with "captain"
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Costa Concordia Sinks Due to Captain's Negligence
The passenger cruise ship Costa Concordia ran aground off the coast of Giglio, Italy, resulting in a tragic maritime disaster. Captain Francesco Schettino was at the helm when the ship veered off course, striking rocks near the island. This grave error led to significant flooding and capsizing, which ultimately resulted in the loss of 32 lives amid chaotic evacuation efforts as passengers struggled to escape the sinking vessel.
Continue ReadingArrest of Captain William Morgan in Batavia
Captain William Morgan, an ex-Freemason, was arrested in Batavia, New York for debt. He had declared his intention to publish a controversial book titled 'The Mysteries of Free Masonry,' which aimed to expose the secrets of Freemasonry. His arrest, widely viewed as an attempt to silence his revelations, triggered significant public outcry and suspicion surrounding his fate, leading to his mysterious disappearance shortly thereafter.
Continue ReadingFirst American Sightings of Antarctica
Captain Nathaniel Palmer, an American seal hunter, became the first American to sight Antarctica. During his voyage aboard the sloop 'Hero', he observed the icy shores of the continent near the Palmer Peninsula. His expedition into these uncharted waters in the Southern Ocean was not only a pursuit of marine resources but also a significant maritime exploration endeavor.
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