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When the Ship Goes Down: Error, Inquiry, Accountability

Narrative investigations of famous sinkings that trace how captain error, evacuation failures, and industry incentives turn maritime accidents into questions of criminal and institutional accountability.

6 booksJuly 11, 2026

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