NOVA - Season 42 - Eps 12: Sunken Ship Rescue

2015-01-2155 min⭐ 6.91/10

Follow the epic operation to secure, raise, and salvage the Costa Concordia cruise ship, which ran aground and tragically capsized off the coast of Italy on January 13, 2012, killing 32 people. The massive wreck—with a 160-foot-long hole in its hull—stretches the length of three football fields, weighs 45,000 tons, and was half submerged on the site of a protected reef. Moving it from its precarious perch on the edge of an underwater cliff turned into a technical and logistical challenge of staggering proportions.

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About NOVA

NOVA

Title: NOVA

First Air Date: 1974-03-03

Last Air Date: 2025-02-26

Status: Returning Series

Rating: 6.91/10 (from 122 votes)

Language: EN

Seasons: 53

Total Episodes: 1003

Network: PBS

Genres: Documentary

Production Companies: GBH

Synopsis

PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

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