Remembering the Knockdown and Capsize of the SV Concordia 13 Years Ago Today

On February 17, 2010, thirteen years ago today, the SV Concordia, a school ship operated by West Island College International, was knocked down and sank off the coast of Brazil.  Fortunately, all 64 passengers and crew aboard were rescued. The … Continue reading

Update: Submarine Secrets Espionage Plea Deal Falls Through

The Washington Post reports that a federal judge rejected plea bargains for a Navy engineer and his wife who allegedly tried to sell military secrets, saying the prison terms called for by the deals were too lenient for a couple … Continue reading

Remembering the SV Concordia

Two years and one month ago today, the SV Concordia, a school ship operated by West Island College International, was knocked down and sank off the coast of Brazil.  Fortunately, all 64 passengers and crew aboard were rescued.  The final … Continue reading

“Class Afloat” School Ship Concordia Sinks Off Brazil

The West Island College “Class Afloat” school ship Concordia, en route between Recife, Brazil and Montevideo, Uruguay,  is reported to have sunk last night off the coast of Brazil.   All 64 passengers and crew were reported safe after being  rescued by the Brazilian Navy and Air Force. … Continue reading