I’d venture to guess that Capt. Francesco Schettino — master of the sunken cruise ship Costa Concordia — missed the lecture that covered “The Birkenhead Drill.” After hearing the tape of the commander ...
History’s safety rules are often written in tragedy. The wrecks of the Cataraqui and HMS Birkenhead were among the most horrifying maritime disasters of the 19th century. Hundreds perished in brutal ...