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Sinking of the Concordia: It's like a morality play, or something
Michelles Mirror ^ | 01-16-12 | MOTUS

Posted on 01/16/2012 3:18:59 PM PST by MOTUS

In an unprecedented case of gross malfeasance, it appears that the Captain of the giant cruise ship, Costa Concordia, purposely ordered his crew to CHANGE course, in a maritime version of a fly-by for entertainment purposes:

“Questions also swirled about why the ship had navigated so close to the dangerous reefs and rocks that jut out off Giglio's eastern coast, amid suspicions the captain might have ventured too close while carrying out a maneuver to entertain tourists on the island."

As a result of steering the ship off-course, it unexpectedly hit a reef. (Captain Shettino insists these rocks where “uncharted” so most likely the result of sabotage, and additionally accused his helmsman of acting stupidly by getting too close to the uncharted rocks.) When the ship hit the reef it ripped a large, gapping hole in the hull of his ship, breaching its integrity. At this point the giant ocean-faring vessel started taking on ballast, listing dangerously portside (left); which is to say, it was sinking.

(Excerpt) Read more at michellesmirror.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: concordia; maritime; obama
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1 posted on 01/16/2012 3:19:10 PM PST by MOTUS
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To: MOTUS

stupid is as stupid does...


2 posted on 01/16/2012 3:21:16 PM PST by brivette
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That only 5 deaths are confirmed and 17 still missing is a miracle.

It is probably premature to question who insured this $428 million dollar ship (Lloyds?) and whether or not it could be repaired and used again.


3 posted on 01/16/2012 3:35:12 PM PST by sodpoodle ( Newt - God has tested him for a reason..)
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Looking at the lean of the ship it appears to be half submerged in salt water. I don’t know how long it’d take to seal off the gash, pump water out of it but it doesn’t take long to destroy stuff inside with salt water.


4 posted on 01/16/2012 3:38:59 PM PST by SkyDancer ("If You Want To Learn To Love Better, You Should Start With A Friend Who You Hate")
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To: MOTUS

bump


5 posted on 01/16/2012 3:40:40 PM PST by ml/nj
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To: MOTUS

Aww, nothing a little duct tape won’t fix.


6 posted on 01/16/2012 3:41:20 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Sometimes progressives find their scripture in the penumbra of sacred bathroom stall writings (Tzar))
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Ain’t nothing a little duct tape won’t fix (if you also got enough Bondo).


7 posted on 01/16/2012 3:44:35 PM PST by Mr. Lucky
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To: MOTUS

That boat has a draft of 26’ 10” but the waters there run about 120’. He must hugged the coastline just a little too close!

Good joke that relates to this thread.

What does SS stand for? Steam Ship
What does RMS stand for? Royal Mail Steamer
What does HMS stand for? Her Majesty’s Ship.
What does the Italian navy’s AMB stand for? Atsa My Boat!


8 posted on 01/16/2012 3:49:57 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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Well the Shettino has hit the fan on this one, This goes way past something like hitting a sandbar and being embarrassed by being towed off, people died and the ship is trashed. I don’t think that poor smuck realizes how much trouble he is in, some public figures over there without a doubt will be greasing their careers with his blood.


9 posted on 01/16/2012 3:50:48 PM PST by dog breath
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To: HiTech RedNeck

I’m not sure what to believe yet. But,,,,, they’re worried that it might slip off the reef into 240 deep water. Why aren’t there any tugs there to make sure it doesn’t move?


10 posted on 01/16/2012 3:51:08 PM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: MOTUS

The ship is sinking and leaning badly and the captain tells the crew leave him alone, he wants to finish his waffle? I guess before the plate slides off the table or sumfin?

That’s a whole new kind of waffling.


11 posted on 01/16/2012 3:58:51 PM PST by HiTech RedNeck (Sometimes progressives find their scripture in the penumbra of sacred bathroom stall writings (Tzar))
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these rocks where “uncharted” so most likely the result of sabotage
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Yep. I bet the Amish are responsible.


12 posted on 01/16/2012 4:04:55 PM PST by mamelukesabre
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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

Underwater photos of the boat.
http://www.ilgiornale.it/fotogallery/costa_concordia_foto_sub_/id=3671-foto=1-slideshow=0


13 posted on 01/16/2012 4:08:45 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: dog breath
Not nearly as important as the loss of life, but I read today that $1billion has been wiped of the value of Carnival shares.

I didn't realize that their shares were worth that much to begin with.

14 posted on 01/16/2012 4:08:53 PM PST by Churchillspirit
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Alan and Laurie Willits, a Canadian couple celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, were watching the magic show when they felt a lurch as if from a “severe steering manoeuvre” followed by a “loud scraping sound along the side of the ship”.

“As soon as we all heard the noise, the magician was off – he didn’t hang around,” said Mrs Willits, 52.

As the magician fled, the rest of his act was stuck on stage.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/italy/9015749/Cruise-disaster-Chaos-reigned-as-order-came-to-abandon-ship.html


15 posted on 01/16/2012 4:19:21 PM PST by Jack Hydrazine (It's the end of the world as we know it and I feel fine!)
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To: HiTech RedNeck

Earlier reports placed the Captain in the bar, with some arm candy. Drinking. Now in the state room drinking wine. This bastard drank more skippering a ship than I do watching football!


16 posted on 01/16/2012 4:19:45 PM PST by donozark (Ron Paul! You magnificent bastard! I read your book! (cook book that is))
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Latest report states ship has moved slightly, necessitating a halt in rescue ops. They fear it will plummet downward 100 meters to watery grave...


17 posted on 01/16/2012 4:22:09 PM PST by donozark (Ron Paul! You magnificent bastard! I read your book! (cook book that is))
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To: mamelukesabre

Pleased Captain Hazelwood found a new vocation!


18 posted on 01/16/2012 4:25:12 PM PST by donozark (Ron Paul! You magnificent bastard! I read your book! (cook book that is))
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I wonder how deep the water is there. It’s going to be a great dive site if it really goes down.


19 posted on 01/16/2012 4:28:50 PM PST by SkyDancer ("If You Want To Learn To Love Better, You Should Start With A Friend Who You Hate")
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My two cents...

Because I am a playwrite and devoted mystery fan, a
plot came to mind. The Captain may have “helped” to
create an accident so that a floundering cruise line
could collect insurance.

Of course the accident was designed to avoid loss of
life. Oops!


20 posted on 01/16/2012 4:30:33 PM PST by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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