History Of The Day - Tragedy at Sea: MV Passenger Ferry Sinks (1987)

[TFD]

The passenger ferry MV Doña Paz was traveling along the Tablas Strait in the Philippines when it collided with the MT Vector, an oil tanker carrying 8,800 barrels of petroleum products. The cargo ignited, causing a fire that spread onto the Doña Paz. Survivors had to jump ship, and both vessels quickly sank in shark-infested waters. The accident claimed over 4,000 lives, as the Doña Paz was grossly overcrowded. How many passengers was it supposed to hold? Discuss

[femifemzy3]

Tragedic Histories are histories i don't like to see.  It just reminds us of sad times.