When Did the Last Cruise Ship Sink?

By Robert Palmer

Cruise ships are a popular vacation choice for many people around the world. They offer an opportunity to explore new places and experience different cultures, while enjoying all the luxuries of a floating hotel. Unfortunately, there have been some incidents in the past where cruise ships have sunk, resulting in loss of life and property.

The most recent sinking occurred in February 2012, when the Costa Concordia sank off the coast of Italy. The ship was carrying over 4,000 passengers and crew at the time of its sinking. The tragedy resulted in 32 deaths and left hundreds more injured or missing. It is considered to be one of the worst cruise ship disasters in history.

Prior to this incident, there had not been a major cruise ship sinking since 1994, when the MS Estonia went down off the coast of Finland with 852 passengers and crew on board. This disaster resulted in 852 fatalities, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters ever recorded.

Before that, there had not been a major cruise ship sinking since 1962 when SS Yarmouth Castle caught fire and sunk near Miami Beach with nearly 90 people on board. Of those 90 people only 10 survived.

The tragedies that occurred over the years illustrate just how hazardous it can be to sail at sea. Despite advances in safety technology, disasters such as these can still occur due to human error or mechanical failure. It is important for cruise lines to continue investing in safety measures and training their crew members so that these types of disasters can be avoided.

Conclusion:
When Did the Last Cruise Ship Sink? The last major cruise ship sinking occurred in 2012 when Costa Concordia sank off Italy’s coast with 4,000 passengers and crew on board resulting in 32 deaths. Prior to this incident, there had not been a major cruise ship sinking since 1994 when MS Estonia went down off Finland’s coast resulting in 852 fatalities.