This Day in History September 26, 2000

By Ruth on September 26, 2013 in history
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Paros PortesI have to admit I don’t remember this one at all.  On this date in 2000, the MS Express Samina, a Greek passenger ferry, left the port of Piraeus with 473 passengers and 61 crew members.  At least 60 passengers were killed (including children) when it collided with what you see above in the picture.  The captain is reported to have been napping, and some of the crew was supposedly watching a soccer match.  It sounds like the passengers were unaided by the crew, and no all lifeboats were launched.  What a tragic, horrid story!

For more information:

http://amarillo.com/stories/092700/usn_greek.shtml

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/death-toll-rises-in-greek-ferry-sinking-1.208394

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MS_Express_Samina

http://www.thepeoplehistory.com/september26th.html

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,

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