So, the hull is gone. But what about the stuff inside? You know, the art, the furniture, the captain’s hat? Some of it was auctioned off. Seriously. They held a big sale of salvaged goods.
You could have bought a lifeboat, if you wanted a really weird conversation starter for your pool. Or a dinner plate with a side of irony. Most of the non-metal items were either scrapped or sold to collectors. Creepy collectors. No judgment.
The ship’s bell was recovered. It’s not for sale. It’s kept as a memorial for the 32 people who lost their lives. That’s the part you don’t joke about. The whole story is a circus, but it has a sad, heavy heart.
The Captain’s Misadventure (Still Famous)
You can’t talk about where the ship is without talking about the guy at the helm. Captain Francesco Schettino. He’s the one who decided to do a “salute” close to shore. It didn’t go well.
He left the ship before all the passengers were off. That earned him the nickname “Captain Coward.” He spent years in court, and eventually went to prison. Last I heard, he was out on parole, but his seafaring days are definitely over.
His career joined the ship: scrapped. So, while the Concordia is now a pile of reborn steel, Schettino is a cautionary tale. Don’t try to show off. Not even for a selfie.
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