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In photos: 'Philippines Ferry Sinks'
By James Wray Jun 23, 2008, 9:29 GMT
Handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard Aviation Group on 23 June 2008 shows the sunken ferry ship MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines. EPA/PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
Handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard Aviation Group on 23 June 2008 shows an aerial view of the sunken ferry ship MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines. Twenty-eight survivors have been recovered from the ferry that sank in the central Philippines, police said. The recovery brought to 32 the number of survivors while hundreds are still missing after the ship ran aground 21 June. EPA/PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
Handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard Aviation Group on 23 June 2008 shows an aerial view of the sunken ferry ship MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines. Twenty-eight survivors have been recovered from the ferry that sank in the central Philippines, police said. The recovery brought to 32 the number of survivors while hundreds are still missing after the ship ran aground 21 June. EPA/PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
Handout photo released by the Philippine Coast Guard Aviation Group on 23 June 2008 shows the sunken ferry ship MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines. Twenty-eight survivors have been recovered from the ferry that sank in the central Philippines, police said. The recovery brought to 32 the number of survivors while hundreds are still missing after the ship ran aground 21 June. EPA/PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD
Undated photo released by Sulpicio Lines Incorporated through its official website and downloaded 23 June 2008 shows the ferry ship MV Princess of the Stars. Twenty-eight survivors have been recovered from the ferry that sank in the central Philippines, police said. The recovery brought to 32 the number of survivors while hundreds are still missing after the ship ran aground 21 June off the coast of Sibuyan Island in Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila. EPA/SULPICIO LINES, INC. /
Handout photo released by the Philippine Navy 23 June 2008 shows the sunken ferry MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines. Twenty-eight survivors have been recovered from the ferry that sank in the central Philippines, police said. The recovery brought to 32 the number of survivors while hundreds are still missing. EPA/PHILIPPINE NAVY
Residents look at the sunken ferry MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of San Fernando town in Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines on 22 June 2008. EPA/STR
Residents look at the sunken ferry MV Princess of the Stars off the coast of San Fernando town in Sibuyan Island of Romblon province, 300 kilometres south of Manila, Philippines on 22 June 2008. Rescuers are trying to search for more than 800 people missing after the ferry sank as typhoon Fengshen hit the country, government officials said. The ship sank after running aground on 21 June amid heavy rains and huge waves, with four survivors found and hundreds more missing. EPA/STR
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