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The text is a transcript of a video about the sinking of the Sea Diamond, a cruise ship that hit an underwater reef near Santorini, Greece, in 2007. The video narrates the events of the accident, the evacuation of the passengers and crew, the environmental impact of the wreck, and the legal disputes over its removal. The video also features an interview with a survivor who shares her experience and perspective. The video suggests that the Sea Diamond's legacy is not only its dramatic sinking, but also its ongoing pollution and controversy.
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1. Major cruise ship accidents are incredibly rare today.
2. The vessel in question began as a ferry and was later converted into a cruise ship.
3. After an accident in April 2007, the ship sank in the Aegean Sea.
4. The ship was originally launched and delivered in 1986.
5. It was reinforced to handle light ice conditions for sailing in the Baltic Sea.
6. In the 1990s, it was renovated for over $30 million to add new interior spaces and an outdoor pool.
7. By late 1999, it had been converted into a proper cruise ship with more passenger cabins and no cargo deck.
8. In January 2006, the ship was sold to Greek-based Louis Cruises and renamed MSC Diamond.
9. The Sea Diamond was around 22,000 tons and 143 meters long.
10. In April 2007, while sailing to Santorini with 1,195 passengers on board, the ship struck an underwater volcanic reef.
11. The collision tore open the ship's hull, flooding compartments and causing it to list.
12. An evacuation was initiated with passengers and crew escaping via lifeboats, rafts, and rope ladders.
13. Two French passengers were unaccounted for and presumed dead after the incident.
14. The captain received a sentence of 12 years for causing a cruise ship accident resulting in manslaughter and marine pollution.
15. Environmental concerns arose due to fuel leaks and potential hazardous material release from the sinking ship.
16. The Greek government initially wanted the wreck removed but declared it too expensive at a cost of 150 million euros.
17. Legal battles ensued over who was responsible for removing the wreck.
18. As of the time of writing, the Sea Diamond remains submerged, causing environmental concerns due to its decay.
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