In 1991 the crew of the MTS Oceanos abandoned the ship and its passengers to disaster. Overcome by bad weather, and bad decision-making, I believe no lives were lost.
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10:51 am Thu
Mar 23, 2017
This footage of the MTS Oceanos sinking is still astounding
I've been diving off the Conception many times
I am heartbroken. Every story I read about the loss of Truth Aquatic’s Conception leaves me crying. I’ve been diving with Truth Aquatics since I was certified in the late 90s. When I was young they were the Cadillac of California’s Live-Aboard fleet. My dive buddy, Bill, and I used to sit around debating if […]
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Speeding yacht rams anglers' boat
“Hey! Heeeey! HEY! Oh my God.” UPDATE: Charges and a lawsuit were filed against Marlin Lee Larsen, the skipper of the speeding boat. Larsen claimed it was “fake news”. Mr Larsen’s son-in-law, who also was on the boat, told investigators that he had warned his father-in-law to pay attention, that he sometimes saw him using […]
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Nightmare footage of cruise ship emerging from fog in Venice near-collision
The Costa Deliziosa is a 92,700 tonne cruise ship, and holidaymakers along Venice’s Giardini della Bienna got an up-close look at all 294 meters of its length on a foggy, sodden weekend. Too close. Newsweek reports: The huge vessel was being pulled along the canal by other tug boats in order to straighten itself out, […]
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Save over 50% on this collision-detecting dash cam
People who ask themselves why they need a dashcam usually have one thing in common: They’ve never been a serious collision. Even in fender benders, these gadgets can save you an immense amount of time and hassle, stopping headaches before they even start. If you’re looking for a reliable starter cam, the myGEKOgear Orbit 110 […]
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Juice up on the go with this power bank/wireless charger combo
There’s no shortage of wireless chargers out there. So when one scores a Best of Innovation Award at the Consumer Electronics Show, we take notice. And, those industry nods mean good news for just about anybody with a smartphone, because the HyperCharger X Wireless Charger means there’s no excuse for losing power when you’re out […]
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Save over 75% on this 5-piece Damascus chef's knife set
Once you’ve cut steak or poultry with some actual quality knives, it’s really tough to go back to those budget blades you bought at the department store a couple of decades ago. Consider that a fair warning about this 5-Piece Professional Damascus Chef’s Kitchen Set. The holiday discount makes it easy to buy for a […]
