Captain Of Concordia Cruise Ship

Francesco Schettino was sentenced in 2015.

Captain of concordia cruise ship. Enzo RussoEPA The captain of a doomed luxury liner. Captain Francesco Schettino was at the helm when the ship. In the case of the Costa Concordia captain Schettino decided to sail closer to the coast than usual.

Remains of final victim. Schettino is charged with multiple manslaughter over the 32 people who lost their lives and is accused of abandoning the ship while terrified passengers were still inside in the January 13 2012 disaster. 16 2012 -- Captain Francesco Schettino the man dubbed Captain Coward for abandoning the Italian cruise.

What Role Did The Captain of The Costa Concordia Play in The Sinking of The Ship. Its still unclear why he did this. GROSSETO Italy - The captain of the capsized Costa Concordia luxury liner was handed a prison sentence of 16 years and one month on Wednesday after being convicted of multiple counts of.

Jan 16 2012 at 947 AM. Captain Francesco Schettino was on the bridge when the ship. Then the investigators revealed that the Captain delayed the evacuation of the ship and caused the disappearance of more than three dozens of passengers.

Former captain of the Costa Concordia Francesco Schettino speaks with reporters after being aboard the ship with the team of experts inspecting the wreck on February 27 2014 in. The captain of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia has been found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 16 years in prison. Francesco Schettino was sentenced last year after a court found him guilty of manslaughter.

Italys highest court has upheld the 16-year jail sentence given to the captain of the Costa Concordia which capsized in 2012 killing 32 people. Francesco Schettino was ordered to return to the ship according to this recording alleged to be of a telephone conversation between the captain and the port authority guardiancouk. Costa Concordia Captain Schettino Makes Tearful Plea at Trial Costa Concordia Captains Defense Asks for Mercy as Verdict Looms Prosecutors Say Video Shows Costa Concordia Captain Leaving Ship.