How Many Cruise Ships Sink Each Year?

The Wreckage of A Cruise Ship Submerged in Water

While cruise ships have sunk over the years, such incidents are remarkably uncommon. Since 1912, including famous tragedies like the Titanic, only 26 cruise ships have sunk, encompassing both ocean liners and river cruises. Among these, nearly half occurred before 1940, a time when safety technology was far less developed. So the answer is 1 … Read more