Manrico Giampetroni
Cabin service director Manrico Giampedroni was found in one of the semi-submerged restaurants onboard the stricken ship. Reports suggest that, unlike his Captain, he had stayed behind to rescue passengers but was stranded after falling and breaking his leg.
Last night, South Korean newleyweds Jeong Hye Jim and Kideok Hanmarito were also rescued.
Meanwhile, the Captain, Francesco Schettino and first officer Ciro Ambrosio were still being detained by police on the Italian mainland. Local media are reporting that Schettino abandoned the ship at around 11:30pm with the initial rescue not completed until over 3 hours later at 3am.
A 160ft hole is now clearly visible in the side of the Concordia with a large rock embedded at one end of it.
cruiseastute.com says …
“It’s great news that people are being found alive, however a significant number of people are still missing. The gash in the side of the ship clearly shows the cause of the disaster and the question now remaining must be how it occurred. It was obviously hit at speed, suggesting that engine failure was not to blame. As each day passes the blame points more in the direction of the Captain who did not exactly cover himself in glory with his actions or lack of them during the rescue”
