A smashed hull and debris field is seen atop the underwater rock struck by the liner Costa Concordia. The hazard, which the ship’s captain claimed was not seen on navigational charts — a claim disputed by virtually all maritime experts — tore a 160-foot gash in the ship’s superstructure. Italian newspapers report the captain, Francesco Schettino, later clambered over rocks to shore and caught a taxi to escape from the scene. (Photo: Reuters via the Guardian)