On a serene Sunday morning, October 22, 1961, the Italian luxury liner Bianca C was preparing to depart from Grenada. The vessel, a prominent member of the Costa Line fleet, had just boarded a mix of emigrants bound for Britain and tourists who had enjoyed a day exploring the island. Due to its immense size, the ship was anchored in the outer harbor of St. George’s. However, tragedy struck before it could set sail. A catastrophic explosion erupted in the engine room, igniting a fierce fire that rapidly engulfed the ship. The Bianca C immediately sounded its horn and raised a distress flag, signaling the dire situation to nearby vessels. Witnesses from the Grenada Yacht Club observed the billowing black smoke and quickly alerted harbor authorities. Despite the chaos, all passengers and crew, except for two unfortunate crew members, were successfully rescued. Nearly 700 individuals were temporarily housed in a government-organized camp, local hotels, and guesthouses, while many Grenadians generously opened their homes to the stranded travelers at no cost. The Costa Line later arranged for their safe departure from the island. The following day, as the ship was being towed out of the harbor, the towing chain snapped, causing the Bianca C to sink approximately 1.25 miles off Point Salines, resting at a depth of 160 feet. In a gesture of gratitude for the Grenadian community’s selfless assistance, the Costa Line gifted the island a monumental bronze statue, ‘Christ of the Abyss’ or ‘Christ of the Deep,’ which now stands on the Carenage. Today, the wreck of the Bianca C, often referred to as the ‘Titanic of the Caribbean,’ is celebrated as one of the world’s premier shipwreck diving sites, attracting adventurers and history enthusiasts alike.