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| ⚫ | <span style="text-decoration: blink">On 10 September 2011, the {{MV|Spice Islander I}}, a [[passenger ferry]] carrying at least 800 people, '''sank off the coast of [[Zanzibar]].''' At least 240 people have been confirmed dead.<ref name="Xinhua">[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-09/12/c_131133707.htm At least 240 bodies retrieved in ferry sinking in Tanzania] Xinhua 12 September 2011</ref> The ferry was travelling between [[Unguja]] and [[Pemba Island|Pemba]], two islands off the coast of mainland [[Tanzania]], when it capsized. At least 620 passengers were rescued from the sinking ferry.<ref name="BBC">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14864400 Zanzibar ferry disaster: Scores die, many more missing] [[BBC]] 10 September 2011</ref><ref name="AFP">[http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jxWsPBZI8MORtgUBB9tkvfZ2gLAA?docId=CNG.44add46f179395d0375f84271254ca1d.511 At least 500 dead in Zanzibar ferry dfuck cowsania-ferry-capsize-20110910-1k377.html At least 43 dead in Tanzania ferry capsize] SMH 10 September 2011</ref> In addition to passengers, the ferry was believed to have been transporting cargo such as rice and other goods.<ref name="smh"/> |
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===Death toll=== |
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An early death toll reported only 40 dead,<ref>[http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Tanzania-ship-sinks-40-dead-hundreds-missing-2164074.php Tanzania ship sinks; 40 dead, hundreds missing] 10 September 2011</ref> which was updated to 53,<ref>[http://www.timesofoman.com/innercat.asp?detail=49535&rand= At least 53 dead in Zanzibar ferry capsize, 300 missing]</ref> and then to 163.<ref name="AFP"/> The official death toll, according to Mohamed Aboud, a government minister, stood at 197 on 11 September.<ref>[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-09/11/c_131133070.htm 197 bodies retrieved in Tanzania ferry accident: Minister] Xinhua 11 September 2011</ref> On 12 September, the death toll was updated to 240.<ref name="Xinhua"/> |
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== Response == |
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The [[Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar]] set up a center for people involved in the tragedy and called upon reserves from [[Zanzibar]] to join the effort. It has also called for foreign support from African countries. The survivors were rescued by ferries and brought back to Zanzibar's main harbour, in [[Stone Town]].<ref name="BBC"/> |
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On 11 September, three days of mourning began jfawfhuj fuck |
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| ⚫ | On 10 September 2011, the {{MV|Spice Islander I}}, a [[passenger ferry]] carrying at least 800 people, '''sank off the coast of [[Zanzibar]].''' At least 240 people have been confirmed dead.<ref name="Xinhua">[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-09/12/c_131133707.htm At least 240 bodies retrieved in ferry sinking in Tanzania] Xinhua 12 September 2011</ref> The ferry was travelling between [[Unguja]] and [[Pemba Island|Pemba]], two islands off the coast of mainland [[Tanzania]], when it capsized. At least 620 passengers were rescued from the sinking ferry.<ref name="BBC">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14864400 Zanzibar ferry disaster: Scores die, many more missing] [[BBC]] 10 September 2011</ref><ref name="AFP">[http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jxWsPBZI8MORtgUBB9tkvfZ2gLAA?docId=CNG.44add46f179395d0375f84271254ca1d.511 At least |
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*[[List of shipwrecks in 2011]] |
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*{{MV|Bukoba}}, a Tanzanian ferry which sank in 1996, also with great loss of life |
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*[[Likoni Ferry]], which suffered a similar disaster in 1994, in nearby Mombasa |
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==References== |
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[[File:US Navy 070926-N-0000X-003 Guided-missile destroyer USS Stout (DDG 55) tows Tanzanian-flagged passenger ferry Spice Island while in international waters off the coast of Somalia.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The {{MV|Spice Islander I}}, the ship involved in the accident]] |
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At 21:00 [[UTC+2|local time]] (19:00 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]]), the MV ''Spice Islander I'' sailed from [[Unguja]], the main island of the Zanzibar archipelago, for [[Pemba Island]] to the north. Her official capacity was 45 crew and 645 passengers,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faktaomfartyg.nu/apostolos_p_1967.htm |title=M/S APOSTOLOS P. |publisher=Fakta om Fartyg |language=Swedish |accessdate=10 September 2011}}</ref> but over 800 passengers were reportedly on board.<ref name="BBC"/> Around four hours after departure, ''Spice Islander I'' sank between Zanzibar and Pemba.<ref name="smh"/> The ship is thought to have capsized after losing engine power.<ref name="BBC"/> Of those on board, around 620 were rescued, with 40 of them suffering serious injuries.<ref name="smh">[http://m.smh.com.au/world/at-least-43-dead-in-tanzania-ferry-capsize-20110910-1k377.html At least 43 dead in Tanzania ferry capsize] SMH 10 September 2011</ref> In addition to passengers, the ferry was believed to have been transporting cargo such as rice and other goods.<ref name="smh"/> |
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On 10 September 2011, the {{MV|Spice Islander I}}, a [[passenger ferry]] carrying at least 800 people, '''sank off the coast of [[Zanzibar]].''' At least 240 people have been confirmed dead.<ref name="Xinhua">[http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2011-09/12/c_131133707.htm At least 240 bodies retrieved in ferry sinking in Tanzania] Xinhua 12 September 2011</ref> The ferry was travelling between [[Unguja]] and [[Pemba Island|Pemba]], two islands off the coast of mainland [[Tanzania]], when it capsized. At least 620 passengers were rescued from the sinking ferry.<ref name="BBC">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14864400 Zanzibar ferry disaster: Scores die, many more missing] [[BBC]] 10 September 2011</ref><ref name="AFP">[http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jxWsPBZI8MORtgUBB9tkvfZ2gLAA?docId=CNG.44add46f179395d0375f84271254ca1d.511 At least 500 dead in Zanzibar ferry dfuck cowsania-ferry-capsize-20110910-1k377.html At least 43 dead in Tanzania ferry capsize] SMH 10 September 2011</ref> In addition to passengers, the ferry was believed to have been transporting cargo such as rice and other goods.<ref name="smh"/> |
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Revision as of 15:41, 16 September 2011
File:Bouncywikilogo.gif On 10 September 2011, the MV Spice Islander I, a passenger ferry carrying at least 800 people, sank off the coast of Zanzibar. At least 240 people have been confirmed dead.[1] The ferry was travelling between Unguja and Pemba, two islands off the coast of mainland Tanzania, when it capsized. At least 620 passengers were rescued from the sinking ferry.[2][3] In addition to passengers, the ferry was believed to have been transporting cargo such as rice and other goods.[4] File:Bouncywikilogo.gif
Death toll
An early death toll reported only 40 dead,[5] which was updated to 53,[6] and then to 163.[3] The official death toll, according to Mohamed Aboud, a government minister, stood at 197 on 11 September.[7] On 12 September, the death toll was updated to 240.[1] File:Bouncywikilogo.gif
Response
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar set up a center for people involved in the tragedy and called upon reserves from Zanzibar to join the effort. It has also called for foreign support from African countries. The survivors were rescued by ferries and brought back to Zanzibar's main harbour, in Stone Town.[2]
On 11 September, three days of mourning began jfawfhuj fuck
See also
- List of shipwrecks in 2011
- MV Bukoba, a Tanzanian ferry which sank in 1996, also with great loss of life
- Likoni Ferry, which suffered a similar disaster in 1994, in nearby Mombasa
References
- ^ a b At least 240 bodies retrieved in ferry sinking in Tanzania Xinhua 12 September 2011
- ^ a b Zanzibar ferry disaster: Scores die, many more missing BBC 10 September 2011
- ^ a b At least 500 dead in Zanzibar ferry dfuck cowsania-ferry-capsize-20110910-1k377.html At least 43 dead in Tanzania ferry capsize SMH 10 September 2011
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
smhwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Tanzania ship sinks; 40 dead, hundreds missing 10 September 2011
- ^ At least 53 dead in Zanzibar ferry capsize, 300 missing
- ^ 197 bodies retrieved in Tanzania ferry accident: Minister Xinhua 11 September 2011
On 10 September 2011, the MV Spice Islander I, a passenger ferry carrying at least 800 people, sank off the coast of Zanzibar. At least 240 people have been confirmed dead.[1] The ferry was travelling between Unguja and Pemba, two islands off the coast of mainland Tanzania, when it capsized. At least 620 passengers were rescued from the sinking ferry.[2][3] In addition to passengers, the ferry was believed to have been transporting cargo such as rice and other goods.[4]
Death toll
An early death toll reported only 40 dead,[5] which was updated to 53,[6] and then to 163.[3] The official death toll, according to Mohamed Aboud, a government minister, stood at 197 on 11 September.[7] On 12 September, the death toll was updated to 240.[1]
Response
The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar set up a center for people involved in the tragedy and called upon reserves from Zanzibar to join the effort. It has also called for foreign support from African countries. The survivors were rescued by ferries and brought back to Zanzibar's main harbour, in Stone Town.[2]
On 11 September, three days of mourning began for those dead in the incident.[8] An investigation into the sinking was also announced; the Zanzibar minister of state, Mohamed Aboud Mohamed, said that "the government will take stern measures against those found responsible for this tragedy, in accordance with the country's laws and regulations."[8]
See also
- List of shipwrecks in 2011
- MV Bukoba, a Tanzanian ferry which sank in 1996, also with great loss of life
- Likoni Ferry, which suffered a similar disaster in 1994, in nearby Mombasa
References
- ^ a b At least 240 bodies retrieved in ferry sinking in Tanzania Xinhua 12 September 2011
- ^ a b Zanzibar ferry disaster: Scores die, many more missing BBC 10 September 2011
- ^ a b At least 500 dead in Zanzibar ferry dfuck cowsania-ferry-capsize-20110910-1k377.html At least 43 dead in Tanzania ferry capsize SMH 10 September 2011
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
smhwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Tanzania ship sinks; 40 dead, hundreds missing 10 September 2011
- ^ At least 53 dead in Zanzibar ferry capsize, 300 missing
- ^ 197 bodies retrieved in Tanzania ferry accident: Minister Xinhua 11 September 2011
- ^ a b "'No one will be spared' after Zanzibar ferry disaster". The Telegraph. 11 September 2011. Archived from the original on 11 September 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2011.