Claudene Christian died after boarding the Sea Bounty replica . The 50-year - old ship sank after taking on water during Hurricane Sandy . Christian , a USC grad , had begun new life aboard the ship . She said she hoped to educate children as a crew member .
Claudene Christian died after abandoning the HMS Bounty replica . The 50-year-old ship sank after taking on water during Hurricane Sandy . Christian , a USC grad , had begun new life aboard movie ship . She said she hoped to educate children as a crew member .