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Carnival Cruise Ship Accidents and Incidents
A Chronological History
The Carnival Legend, a 2,549-passenger vessel owned by Carnival Cruise Line, has experienced several accidents and incidents throughout its history.
2002: Propulsion Power Loss
On July 13, 2002, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power for over 12 hours while sailing off the coast of Florida. The ship drifted for several hours before tugs were able to tow it back to port.
2004: WEB Fire
On July 19, 2004, a fire broke out in the engine room of the Carnival Legend while it was docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The fire was extinguished, but the ship was heavily damaged. The remaining passengers and crew from a previous voyage were disembarked, and the ship was towed to Freeport, Bahamas, for repairs.
2010: Propulsion Power Loss
On February 13, 2010, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power again while sailing off the coast of Florida. The ship was towed back to port by tugs.
2011: Propulsion Power Loss
On March 8, 2011, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power for a third time while sailing off the coast of Florida. The ship was towed back to port by tugs.
2012: Propulsion Power Loss
On July 2, 2012, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power for a fourth time while sailing off the coast of Florida. The ship was towed back to port by tugs.
2013: Propulsion Power Loss
On December 20, 2013, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power for a fifth time while sailing off the coast of Florida. The ship was towed back to port by tugs.
2016: Propulsion Power Loss
On February 2, 2016, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power for a sixth time while sailing off the coast of Mexico. The ship was towed back to port by tugs.
2017: Ship Listing
On March 14, 2017, the Carnival Legend listed to one side while it was docked in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. The ship was later stabilized, and all passengers and crew were safely disembarked.
2018: Propulsion Power Loss
On January 27, 2018, the Carnival Legend lost propulsion power for a seventh time while sailing off the coast of Florida. The ship was towed back to port by tugs.
2018: Ship Listing
On September 2, 2018, the Carnival Legend listed to one side again while it was docked in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands. The ship was later stabilized, and all passengers and crew were safely disembarked.
2023: Ship Listing
On January 13, 2023, the Carnival Legend listed to one side once more while it was docked in Cozumel, Mexico. The ship was later stabilized, and all passengers and crew were safely disembarked.
Conclusion
The Carnival Legend has had a troubled history with several accidents and incidents, including multiple propulsion power losses and ship listings. The ship has been towed back to port by tugs on several occasions. Despite these issues, the Carnival Legend continues to sail and is a popular choice for cruisers.
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