Maritime history is punctuated by tragic events involving the loss of vessels and, often, a significant number of lives. These incidents, typically involving large passenger liners, cargo ships, or other substantial watercraft,... Read more »
In March and April 2020, the MS Zaandam, a Holland America Line cruise ship, experienced a significant COVID-19 outbreak while transiting the Panama Canal. Multiple passengers and crew members fell ill, and... Read more »
The January 2012 grounding of a large passenger vessel off the coast of Isola del Giglio, Italy, resulted in a significant maritime incident involving the loss of 32 lives. This event stemmed... Read more »
The capsizing of the SS Eastland on the Chicago River on July 24, 1915, represents one of the deadliest maritime disasters in United States history. Overloaded with passengers, primarily employees of the... Read more »
Films depicting maritime catastrophes represent a significant subgenre of disaster films. These narratives frequently explore themes of human resilience, survival against the odds, and the consequences of both natural forces and human... Read more »
Films depicting catastrophic events aboard luxury liners constitute a specific subgenre within disaster films. These narratives often involve natural disasters, mechanical failures, or human error, leading to peril for passengers and crew.... Read more »
The sinking of the SS Blanche Nef (White Ship) in the English Channel on 25 November 1120 resulted in the deaths of an estimated 300 people, including William theling, heir to the... Read more »
The incident aboard the Viking Sky cruise ship in March 2019, off the coast of Norway, involved a near-catastrophic loss of engine power during a severe storm. This resulted in a harrowing... Read more »
Incidents involving passenger vessels operated by Viking Ocean Cruises, while statistically infrequent, garner significant attention due to the potential impact on human life, the environment, and the company’s reputation. These events can... Read more »
Films centered on maritime catastrophes represent a specific subgenre of disaster films. These narratives typically depict the struggles of passengers and crew aboard a vessel facing a major threat, such as sinking,... Read more »