Events tagged with "doña paz"

Historical Events tagged with "doña paz"

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Accidents & Tragedies

Doña Paz Ferry Disaster in the Philippines

December 20th, 1987 37 years ago

The passenger ferry Doña Paz collided with the oil tanker MT Vector in the Tablas Strait, resulting in a catastrophic sinking and a staggering loss of life. Approximately 4,000 people are believed to have perished, while official reports tallied 1,749 confirmed fatalities. The collision occurred late at night, leading to a rapid spread of the fire aboard the ferry, making it near impossible for passengers to escape. The tragedy highlighted significant issues in maritime safety standards in the Philippines.