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PHOTOS: Disgraced Captain Francesco Schettino Returns to Costa Concordia

PHOTOS: Disgraced Captain Francesco Schettino Returns to Costa Concordia

Mike Schuler
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February 27, 2014

he cruise liner Costa Concordia is seen outside Giglio harbour February 26, 2014. REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

Francesco Schettino, former captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner, returned to the ship on Thursday for the first time since it sank just over two years ago with the loss of 32 lives.

The former captain returned to the vessel accompanied by a court-appointed team of experts investigating the capsize as part of his trial for multiple charges including manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning ship.

More on this story: Two Years Later, Costa Concordia’s Former Captain Returns Aboard

His return comes over two years since he refused coast guard orders to return to the ship as it sank on the night of January 13, 2013.

Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner, arrives at Giglio harbour

Above, Francesco Schettino (C) arrives at Giglio harbour February 27, 2014, as he prepares to return to the vessel for the first time since it sank in 2012, killing 32 people.

Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, adjusts his helmet as he waits to board the cruise liner at Giglio harbour

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Captain Francesco Schettino takes a boat ride to get to the Costa Concordia cruise liner at the Giglio harbour

Back On Board: Schettino, pictured in light blue below, gestures while onboard the ship with a team of investigators.

The captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, stands on the Costa Concordia cruise liner at the Giglio harbour

The captain of the Costa Concordia, Francesco Schettino, gestures as he stands onboard the Costa Concordia cruise liner at the Giglio harbour

“Sorry, was that difficult for you?”

Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, gestures after going back on board the cruise liner at Giglio harbour

Francesco Schettino (C) returned to Giglio after going back on board the cruise liner to a swarm of reporters and reacted angrily when pressed about the wreck.

Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, arrives after going back on board the cruise liner at Giglio harbour

“You’re really harassing me,” he said as he was bombarded by questions. “I’ve given my technical contribution as captain, I’ve given precise details that will help the final investigation,” he said but declined to answer questions.

Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia, speaks to reporters after going back on board the cruise liner at Giglio harbour

Schettino, the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise liner, boards a ferry as he leaves Giglio harbour

Photos (c) REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi

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