Scenarios about 'maritime disasters'
Maritime disasters encompass catastrophic events involving ships, naval vessels, and other watercraft resulting in significant loss of life or property. These tragedies, from the sinking of the Titanic to major oil tanker spills, have influenced maritime safety regulations, technological developments, and shipping practices throughout history. In alternate history scenarios, different outcomes of famous maritime disasters often serve as divergence points that reshape naval technology, international relations, or environmental policies.
What If The Andrea Doria Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Italian luxury liner Andrea Doria avoided its fatal collision with the Stockholm in 1956, potentially changing the course of ocean liner history and maritime safety regulations.
What If The Costa Concordia Never Capsized?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the Costa Concordia disaster never occurred in 2012, potentially altering the trajectory of cruise ship safety regulations, maritime leadership standards, and the cruise industry's reputation and development.
What If The Estonia Ferry Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the MS Estonia disaster of 1994 never occurred, preventing one of the deadliest maritime accidents in European peacetime history and potentially transforming Baltic Sea safety regulations.
What If The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Never Occurred?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill was averted, potentially reshaping environmental policy, oil industry practices, and the pristine ecosystem of Alaska's Prince William Sound.
What If The Halifax Explosion Never Happened?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the catastrophic 1917 Halifax Explosion was averted, potentially changing the development of Canada's maritime provinces, disaster management protocols, and urban planning.
What If The Thresher Submarine Never Sank?
Exploring the alternate timeline where the USS Thresher (SSN-593) avoided its catastrophic 1963 sinking, potentially reshaping submarine safety standards, Cold War naval strategy, and underwater technological development.