Sinking of MV Conception, Shipwreck in California
The MV Conception was a dive boat that caught fire and sank.
On September 2, 2019, the MV Conception sank off the coast of Santa Cruz Island.
The incident is considered one of the deadliest maritime disasters in recent US history.
The tragedy highlighted issues with maritime safety regulations.
The boat was on a three-day diving trip to the Channel Islands.
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