USA ships don't go down with all hands anymore. There are multiple redundant safety systems, inspections, drills… But the El Faro steamed into the eye of a hurricane and sank with no survivors. This book is the story of the El Faro and her crew and TOTE (the company that, unfortunately, owned her). It's possible to half-ass every safety system, fake inspections, lay off the competent sailors… Read this book if you're insufficiently angry; it'll fix you up in a hurry.