Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks

Alvin Walton · 01-17-2012, 01:18 PM

Theres a video on CNN that shows the ships path and exactly what happened.
I think a lot of people think it hit a rock and stopped and sank right near where it was.
According to the video the rock was hit a ways up the coast.
The ship continued on to the the little town and turned around 180 degrees as if to try to make it into the tiny port area.
But instead it sank/listed so badly that it stopped at the harbor entrance.
The captain did not call for help (to the Coast guard or anyone else) after the collision. I’m guessing he did not think the damage was so bad and could make it to port.
But how the hell do you not know a giant boulder is stuck up your ass?
I think he had a bit of a god complex going and tried to minimize the the whole situation by making it to port instead of sinking in deeper water.
Immediately after he struck the rock he should have started deploying lifeboats.
He screwed up in a lot of different ways.

SmootSmack · 01-17-2012, 01:19 PM

He took a taxi out of there instead of getting back on the ship?? If that's true...

Costa Concordia cruise ship captain Francesco Schettino DID abandon ship 'before passengers' | Mail Online

GMScud · 01-17-2012, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

He took a taxi out of there instead of getting back on the ship?? If that's true...

Costa Concordia cruise ship captain Francesco Schettino DID abandon ship 'before passengers' | Mail Online

Wow. Apparently he changed the course so he could cruise past the shore and honk the horn for a retired officer that lived on the water there, and also to impress the family of one of his crew. So it's because of showboating this happens... And then he hails a taxi while there are still passengers missing and in the water.

This is one of the biggest displays of cowardice and stupidity I can ever remember seeing in my life.

firstdown · 01-17-2012, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Wow. Apparently he changed the course so he could cruise past the shore and honk the horn for a retired officer that lived on the water there, and also to impress the family of one of his crew. So it's because of showboating this happens... And then he hails a taxi while there are still passengers missing and in the water.

This is one of the biggest displays of cowardice and stupidity I can ever remember seeing in my life.

The changing of course should not have been an issue unless its uncharted waters. Even my $500 GPS shows a map and the depth of the water around me and shows my location. So I can look at the depth of the water miles in front of me.

GMScud · 01-17-2012, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

The changing of course should not have been an issue unless its uncharted waters. Even my $500 GPS shows a map and the depth of the water around me and shows my location. So I can look at the depth of the water miles in front of me.

Yeah I mean I'm sure they have state of the art equipment on those ships. The fact that that rock ripped a 160 foot hole in the boat and the captain waited an hour to even report it?? WTF??

SmootSmack · 01-17-2012, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Wow. Apparently he changed the course so he could cruise past the shore and honk the horn for a retired officer that lived on the water there, and also to impress the family of one of his crew. So it's because of showboating this happens... And then he hails a taxi while there are still passengers missing and in the water.

This is one of the biggest displays of cowardice and stupidity I can ever remember seeing in my life.

That retired officer is pretty pissed that he's been thrown into the middle of all this

mooby · 01-17-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GMScud

Wow. Apparently he changed the course so he could cruise past the shore and honk the horn for a retired officer that lived on the water there, and also to impress the family of one of his crew. So it's because of showboating this happens... And then he hails a taxi while there are still passengers missing and in the water.

This is one of the biggest displays of cowardice and stupidity I can ever remember seeing in my life.

Agreed. I have no idea how someone so irresponsible could be placed in such a position. What a little bitch. And the story as read here says that it was done as a favor to the head waiter who had family staying on the island it passed by. The captain is gonna be paying for this disaster for the rest of his life.

SmootSmack · 01-17-2012, 01:26 PM

It's in Italian but you can hear the anger in the coast guard's voice here, even if you don't understand Italian

Le telefonate tra il comandante e la capitaneria - Video - Corriere Fiorentino TV

mlmpetert · 01-17-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

It's in Italian but you can hear the anger in the coast guard's voice here, even if you don't understand Italian

Le telefonate tra il comandante e la capitaneria - Video - Corriere Fiorentino TV

Wow:

Telephone call between Costa Concordia Captain...

skinsfaninok · 01-17-2012, 02:07 PM

Wait so that damn captain didn't even get back on board even after telling the coast guard he would??

#Hail to the Redskins

MTK · 01-17-2012, 03:22 PM

I have a 3.5 inch screen thank you.

What kind of cell are you rockin' AW? Is this one yours?

Alvin Walton · 01-17-2012, 05:18 PM

[quote=Mattyk;876608]I have a 3.5 inch screen thank you.

What kind of cell are you rockin' AW? Is this one yours?[quote]

No, I have a basic shitty little flip phone.

firstdown · 01-17-2012, 06:44 PM

[quote=Alvin Walton;876656][quote=Mattyk;876608]I have a 3.5 inch screen thank you.

What kind of cell are you rockin' AW? Is this one yours?

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No, I have a basic shitty little flip phone.

Really, why does it matter what kind of phone you have. I also have a flip phone and I don't text, receive emails, or have my phone wipe my a$$. Its a phone so I call and receive calls.

Alvin Walton · 01-17-2012, 07:55 PM

[quote=firstdown;876671][quote=Alvin Walton;876656]

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

I have a 3.5 inch screen thank you.

What kind of cell are you rockin' AW? Is this one yours?

Really, why does it matter what kind of phone you have. I also have a flip phone and I don't text, receive emails, or have my phone wipe my a$$. Its a phone so I call and receive calls.

Its not really about my phone. Its about my sig.
I made it because I know some guys here view the forum on very small electronic gizmos and in the past when I have posted large pictures and have used large text they get all bent out of shape, which makes me laugh because I have a expensive gaming PC with a couple large monitors.
Its not my fault they choose to view the internet on a postage stamp sized Poindexter unit.
:cheeky-sm

NC_Skins · 01-17-2012, 03:39 PM

**** you guys!! EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD FOR HIMSELF!! This captain is not going down with the ship!!!

Was this guy high? Should lock him up for life.

01-17-2012, 01:18 PM	#1
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks Theres a video on CNN that shows the ships path and exactly what happened. I think a lot of people think it hit a rock and stopped and sank right near where it was. According to the video the rock was hit a ways up the coast. The ship continued on to the the little town and turned around 180 degrees as if to try to make it into the tiny port area. But instead it sank/listed so badly that it stopped at the harbor entrance. The captain did not call for help (to the Coast guard or anyone else) after the collision. I’m guessing he did not think the damage was so bad and could make it to port. But how the hell do you not know a giant boulder is stuck up your ass? I think he had a bit of a god complex going and tried to minimize the the whole situation by making it to port instead of sinking in deeper water. Immediately after he struck the rock he should have started deploying lifeboats. He screwed up in a lot of different ways. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

01-17-2012, 01:19 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks He took a taxi out of there instead of getting back on the ship?? If that's true... Costa Concordia cruise ship captain Francesco Schettino DID abandon ship 'before passengers' \| Mail Online __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-17-2012, 01:26 PM	#8
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks It's in Italian but you can hear the anger in the coast guard's voice here, even if you don't understand Italian Le telefonate tra il comandante e la capitaneria - Video - Corriere Fiorentino TV __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

01-17-2012, 02:07 PM	#10
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,178	Wait so that damn captain didn't even get back on board even after telling the coast guard he would?? #Hail to the Redskins __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

01-17-2012, 03:22 PM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks I have a 3.5 inch screen thank you. What kind of cell are you rockin' AW? Is this one yours? __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

01-17-2012, 05:18 PM	#12
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks [quote=Mattyk;876608]I have a 3.5 inch screen thank you. What kind of cell are you rockin' AW? Is this one yours?[quote] No, I have a basic shitty little flip phone. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

01-17-2012, 03:39 PM	#15
NC_Skins Gamebreaker Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 14,587	Re: Captain Abandons Ship As Concordia Sinks **** you guys!! EVERY MAN, WOMAN AND CHILD FOR HIMSELF!! This captain is not going down with the ship!!! Was this guy high? Should lock him up for life. __________________ "So let me get this straight. We have the event of the year on TV with millions watching around the world... and people want a punt, pass, and kick competition to be the halftime entertainment?? Folks, don't quit your day jobs."- Matty

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