Bateau Mouche: O Naufrágio da Justiça Unhappy New Year (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary, Crime

Bateau Mouche: O Naufrágio da Justiça

Unhappy New Year (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Documentary, Crime

On December 31, 1988, around 150 passengers boarded the Bateau Mouche IV in Rio de Janeiro to watch the New Year's fireworks from the sea. Dressed in white and ready to celebrate, they barely noticed the warning signs around the boat. The ...See moreOn December 31, 1988, around 150 passengers boarded the Bateau Mouche IV in Rio de Janeiro to watch the New Year's fireworks from the sea. Dressed in white and ready to celebrate, they barely noticed the warning signs around the boat. The group of businessmen, politicians, foreign tourists, journalists, famous artists, and their families sailed on to the rhythm of samba, unaware of the boat's serious safety issues. The festivities came to a sudden halt when the maritime police stopped the boat after noticing it was leaning to one side. Following a haphazard inspection, the Bateau Mouche IV was cleared and sped off toward Copacabana Beach. However, as it ventured into open water, the precarious boat encountered six-foot waves, sealing its tragic fate. See less