Comparing Costa Concordia With The Thinking Of The Titanic

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People often compare the thinking of the Costa Concordia with the thinking of the Titanic.They are some similarities and major differences.I talk about that from now on.

They have some similarities.Firstly,two ships are enormous.The length of Tiitanic is 882 feets.On the other hand, the length of Costa Concordia is 951 feets.So the size of the two ships is over 880 feets.Secondly,they are luxury.Therefore they give us good time.However,they have many different things.Next I talk about that.

Firstly,when they were sinking,the acts of the two captains are different.The captain of the Titanic went down with the ship.On the other hand,the captain of the Costa Concordia left his ships and made a poor excuse.Secondly,they are differences in their

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