January 19 Archives - Cruise Ship Sinking

Norwegian Spirit Cruise Ship High Seas Wave Damage South Carolina

Norwegian Spirit Cruise Ship High Seas Wave Damage South Carolina – On the return trip, from Tortola To New York, while off the coast of South Carolina, the cruise ship Norwegian Spirit sailed through bad […]

MV Gurita Ferry Sinks Sumatra Indonesia

MV Gurita Ferry Sinks Sumatra Indonesia – On January 19, 1996, Gurita (Octopus) Ferry was overloaded and caught up in an unexpected storm off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, killing 340 people. The 555-ton Gurita was typically […]