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Passenger Ferry sinks near Bahrain; at least 44 dead

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:19 pm
by Brent
52 rescued. Up to 150 people onboard, mostly tourists.

http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/meast/03/ ... index.html

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:20 pm
by TexasStooge
It seems the ferry's are cursed this year. :eek:

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:35 pm
by Janice
Yes, I saw that, It is on again now on CNN. This is not a good year for ferrys and cruise ships.

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 5:43 pm
by JTD
I saw that too. Wow...two ferry sinkings in a week. The one in B.C. last Wed and now this.

The U.S. Navy is sending ships to the scene, CNN just reported.

Posted: Thu Mar 30, 2006 6:15 pm
by Rainband
Very sad :cry: