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Preview: Costa Concordia

December 14, 2012 10:24 AM

When the 951-ft.-long luxury liner hit a rock 11 months ago off the Italian coast, it was the biggest passenger ship ever to capsize. Now, the salvage operation to float and tow away the huge vessel is the biggest maritime salvage operation ever undertaken. Lesley Stahl reports on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. ET and 7:00 p.m. PT.

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by Nunashu December 17, 2012 1:24 PM EST
I was appalled at Leslie Stahl's reporting on this story. She acted like a 16-year-old girl who was just ga-ga at everything. After reporting how many people died in the wreck, they cut to her face and she was almost laughting! As a woman, I was ashamed with her breathless, sycophantic interviews and the use of her arms to show how stupid she is. I realize she is smart and have been a fan for years... but this was a true shame. Next time, send a serious reporter who has dome some homework and doesn't treat the viewer like an idiot.
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by SethDives December 16, 2012 9:24 PM EST
Transatlantique "This happened before in 1942 with S.S. Normandie in New York when she burned and rolled over to her port side. They patched the holes and pumped the water out to right her, then towed her for scrapping. Why does CBS tout this as the largest operation ever? S.S. Normandie was as large if not larger than this ship. Do they not research their history?"


SS Normandie, Length: 1,029 ft, Tonnage: 83,423 Gross Register Tons
Costa Concordia, Length: 952 ft, Tonnage: 114,137 Gross Tons

so longer yes, "larger" no... "largest ever" accurate in some sense and makes a more compelling story... Journalism 101
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by Pheigl December 16, 2012 8:50 PM EST
Doing some minor research seems to verify that CBS is correct when they say it's the largest such operation. The SS Normandie was exceeded in size when one compares the gross tonnage of the two ships.
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by shopwineanddine December 16, 2012 5:06 PM EST
Will be watching 60mins. tonight, and suggest reading my column on the Alternative Press to learn more about the beautiful Island of Giglio http://thealternativepress.com/columns/food-and-wine-travel-journal/articles/my-trip-to-the-island-of-giglio
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by IPonUall2 December 15, 2012 12:35 PM EST
If it can be righted, why destroy it?
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by ralphing December 14, 2012 11:27 PM EST
Very cool. I was wondering how they were going to right the ship.
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by Frankkster December 14, 2012 8:25 PM EST
One of the rescue stories from the Costa Concordia tragedy was so amazing, it inspired me to write this essay: http://******/LgArH2
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