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Francesco Schettino Quiz
Francesco Schettino: Navigating the Costa Concordia Disaster - How Well Do You Know the Infamous Italian Sea Captain?
Updated: May 28, 2023
Test your knowledge on the infamous Francesco Schettino, the sea captain behind the 2012 Costa Concordia disaster. Dive into the depths of this captivating maritime tragedy!
Get ready to flex your Francesco Schettino muscles! This quiz features 21 questions on everything from the basics to the most obscure facts. Can you ace it? Find out where you stand.
What was the name of the cruise ship Francesco Schettino commanded during the 2012 disaster?
Costa Luminosa
Costa Atlantica
Costa Concordia
Costa Serena
In which year was Francesco Schettino born?
1958
1956
1960
1962
How many passengers and crew members died in the Costa Concordia disaster?
40
28
32
36
In which year did Francesco Schettino begin serving his prison sentence?
2015
2018
2017
2016
How long is Francesco Schettino's prison sentence?
18 Years
12 Years
20 Years
16 Years
What was the date of the Costa Concordia disaster?
January 11, 2012
January 17, 2012
January 13, 2012
January 15, 2012
Off which Italian island did the Costa Concordia disaster occur?
Capri
Elba
Sardinia
Giglio
What was the cause of the Costa Concordia disaster?
Fire On Board
Striking An Underwater Rock
Engine Failure
Pirate Attack
What is Francesco Schettino's nationality?
Spanish
French
Greek
Italian
What was Francesco Schettino's profession before the Costa Concordia disaster?
Naval Architect
Harbor Master
Shipmaster
Marine Engineer
What was Francesco Schettino's rank on the Costa Concordia?
Purser
Captain
Chief Engineer
First Officer
What was the name of the underwater rock the Costa Concordia struck?
Il Giglio
Le Scole
Capo Bianco
La Sirena
How many decks did the Costa Concordia have?
15
9
13
18
What was the Costa Concordia's maximum speed?
30 Knots
25 Knots
20 Knots
15 Knots
Which company owned the Costa Concordia?
Royal Caribbean
Norwegian Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
How long did it take for the Costa Concordia to capsize after striking the rock?
30 Minutes
3 Hours
6 Hours
1 Hour
What was the primary reason for Francesco Schettino's prison sentence?
Negligence
Environmental Damage
Fraud
Manslaughter
How many lifeboats were on the Costa Concordia?
22
26
18
30
Which country's coast guard coordinated the rescue efforts during the Costa Concordia disaster?
Spain
Greece
Italy
France
How much did the Costa Concordia weigh?
52,000 Tons
114,500 Tons
150,000 Tons
85,000 Tons
How old is Francesco Schettino?
62
69
52
60
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