Zanzibar to Pemba Ferry sinks

Zanzibar mourns ferry disaster victims Victims of the disaster were taken to Stone Town in Zanzibar Continue reading the main story Related Stories In pictures: Zanzibar ferry disaster Zanzibar profile The Tanzanian region of Zanzibar has begun three days of mourning for the victims of a ferry sinking that killed nearly 200 people. The boat was carrying about 800 people when it capsized between Zanzibar's main islands of Unguja and Pemba. Survivors said it was dangerously overloaded with passengers and cargo and was listing when it left port. The government of the semi-autonomous region has ordered an investigation into what caused the disaster. It is thought the boat capsized after losing engine power in the swift currents between the two Indian Ocean islands. The accident happened early on Saturday and by nightfall about 600 survivors had been rescued. ********************************************************************************************************** Joseph loved Pemba; it was isolated and beautiful. He went octupus spear fishing there, and met a good Peace Corp friend there. I am sure that he took a similar ferry to Pemba. Life is dangerous - especially in sub-Saharan Africa.