Francesco Schettino
Francesco Schettino (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko sketˈtiːno]; born 14 November 1960)[1] is an Italian former sea captain. He commanded the cruise ship Costa Concordia when it struck an underwater rock and capsized with the deaths of 32 passengers and crew off the Italian island of Giglio on 13 January 2012.[2][3]
Francesco Schettino | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 November 1960 |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation | Former ship captain |
| Employer | Costa Cruises (2002–2012) |
| Known for | Captain of Costa Concordia |
| Criminal status | Incarcerated |
| Spouse | Fabiola Russo |
| Children | 1 |
| Criminal charge | Multiple manslaughter |
| Penalty | 16 years in prison |
In 2015 he was sentenced to a 16-year prison sentence.[4]
References
- "Biography Francesco Schettino". IMDB.com Inc. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- "Francesco Schettino: the cruise captain who sailed into notoriety". CNN. 2 December 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2015.
- "Profile: Capt Francesco Schettino". BBC News. 9 July 2012. Retrieved 27 January 2015.
- France-Presse, Agence (12 May 2017). "Costa Concordia captain hands himself into prison". The Guardian. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
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