Francesco Schettino
Francesco Schettino is an Italian former cruise ship captain, infamously known for his role in the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster, where his reckless navigation led to the ship running aground off the coast of Giglio, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. His actions during the incident, which included abandoning the ship, sparked widespread outrage and led to his conviction for manslaughter, making him a controversial figure in maritime safety discussions.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 59,003 | $3,845,000 | 2,708$ |
| Italy | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 30,691 | $2,000,000 | 1,015$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,429 | $700,000 | 601$ |
| Totals | 3 | 152,900,390 | 97,123 | $6,545,000 | 4,324$ |
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Recent Mentions
Germany:
Francesco Schettino is the captain of the Costa Concordia, which sank in 2012, leading to the deaths of 32 people.
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Italy:
Francesco Schettino is the former captain of the Costa Concordia who was sentenced to 16 years for the shipwreck.
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Switzerland:
Francesco Schettino caused the largest maritime disaster in post-war Italy in 2012.
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Germany:
Francesco Schettino is serving a prison sentence for the Costa Concordia disaster that resulted in 32 deaths.
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Italy:
Francesco Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, is requesting semi-liberty after serving 8 years in prison for the shipwreck.
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Germany:
Francesco Schettino was the captain of the Costa Concordia, which collided with a rock, leading to a disaster.
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