On Wednesday, it departed Giglio, where it has been resting for the more than two-and-a-half years since it hit the rocks in January 2012, killing 32 passengers and crew. It headed for Genoa under tow and at a speed of two knots.

Fears that pollutants could leak from the ship damaging one of Italy’s most beautiful tourist spots appeared to be unfounded as TradeWinds went to press.

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