al-Salam Boccaccio 98
LocationRed Sea
Year2006
Depth800 m
Size11,800 GRT
TypePassenger ferry
About al-Salam Boccaccio 98
A fire broke out in the vehicle deck and she sank in a storm while crossing to Egypt. About 1,000 died. Distress calls were delayed and rescue efforts chaotic. One of the deadliest peacetime ferry disasters.
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