Historical Events tagged with "cargo ship"
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SS El Faro Sinks During Hurricane Joaquin
The American cargo vessel SS El Faro, carrying 33 crew members, sank after navigating directly into the eyewall of Hurricane Joaquin. The vessel, which was en route from Jacksonville, Florida to San Juan, Puerto Rico, lost power and succumbed to the storm's fury. Despite efforts to communicate distress, contact was ultimately lost, and a search operation was launched.
Continue ReadingFerry Collision Leads to Sinking in Cebu
The ferry St. Thomas Aquinas collided with a cargo ship, the MV Sulpicio Express 7, off the coast of Cebu, Philippines. During the collision, the ferry sank rapidly, resulting in the deaths of 61 individuals, while 59 others were reported missing. The incident raised significant concerns about maritime safety and regulatory standards in the region. Search and rescue operations were launched immediately, but challenges in locating those missing were faced due to rough sea conditions.
Continue ReadingFerry collision off Hong Kong coast
A ferry collision near Hong Kong led to 38 deaths and 102 injuries. The incident involved a ferry and a cargo ship, resulting in a large-scale emergency response. Eyewitness accounts reported chaos on the ferry as passengers sought safety. The authorities initiated an investigation into the collision, focusing on factors that contributed to the maritime accident.
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