Yes, I did catch some flack for initiating this thread, being admonished not to start "another witch hunt." Things have gotten better since then.

Most of the posters have had serious questions, or have shared some nautical insights. Almost everyone has expressed some relief that so many passengers and crew members survived, and sadness that a couple of dozen did not.

Capt. Schettino seems clearly at fault and is being dealt with appropriately by the Italian authorities. No doubt there are others who should share some of the blame but Schettino was in command.

I'd still like to see a more detailed timeline. What I've seen has huge gaps and doesn't correlate between sources.

Charley Noble