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Night view on January 16, 2012, of the cruise liner Costa Concordia aground in front of the harbor of Isola del Giglio after hitting underwater rocks on January 13.

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The Costa Concordia Disaster: How Human Error Made It Worse

A captain and his crew needlessly endangered the lives of those on board.

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S.S. America

The 1970s Cruise Ship Nightmare That Ended in a Mutiny

In the summer of 1978, the S.S. America sent passengers over the edge.

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WWII Wreck Found of USS Wasp, Where 176 Died After Torpedo Attack

After 77 years, the exact location of the World War II stinger has been discovered.

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USS San Diego

The Only Major U.S. Warship Lost During WWI Sank in NY Waters—Now We Know Why

The sinking of the USS San Diego was a mystery for 100 years.

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