Captain Michele Bartolomei dies surprisingly on cruise!

Captain Michele Bartolomei dies surprisingly on cruise!

Taipei, Taiwan - The sudden death of captain Michele Bartolomei has the passengers of theDiamond PrincessDuring a 19-day cruise through Japan, Korea, Taiwan and China. Bartolomei died after a medical emergency in the night of May 19, when the cruise ship was in the port of Taipei. An emergency call was sent at 2 a.m. on the loudspeakers of the ship to alert paramedics in the infirmary.

The passengers suddenly learned from Bartolomeis while entering the port of Taipei. This message led to depressed mood on board, which was reinforced by a letter from the crew. In this letter, the crew expressed its "deep grief" about the loss of the captain. Bartolomei, 52 years old, was an experienced sailor and had worked for Princess Cruises for almost 30 years after starting his career at the shipping company in 1995.

Appreciation of the captain

The shipping company paid tribute to Bartolomei's leadership qualities and its passion for the sea. Many passengers remembered positive experiences with the captain, which increased grief for his loss. Bartolomei lived in Canada and had a great passion for fishing. The exact cause of the death of the captain, on the other hand, remains unknown.

Despite the tragic incident, theDiamond PrincessYour journey away. Staff captain Salvatore Macera took the command over the ship and headed the cruise to the end, which will be in Yokohama on May 25th. The trip started in Yokohama on May 16 and includes stops in Taiwan and China.

The crew expressed their condolences to the Bartolomei family. The sad news was also shared on social media, which said goodbye to the entire cruise community by an estimated captain.