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4th February 2023, 01:21 PM
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Dona paz
Worlds worst peace time maritime disaster,ferry v tanker
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4th February 2023, 05:00 PM
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Re: Dona paz
If anybody is wondering about the above brief post,the Donna Paz was a Philppines registered passenger ferry that sank after colliding with the motor tanker Vector. There was an estimated death toll of 4386 with only 24 survivors. this happened on 20/12 1987. The ship was sailing between Leyte and Manilla.
Last edited by john walker; 4th February 2023 at 05:12 PM.
Reason: spelling
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4th February 2023, 08:17 PM
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Re: Dona paz
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