MV Princess Of Stars

MV Princess of the Stars was a commercial passenger ship that capsized in the Philippines during Typhoon Fengshen on June 21, 2008.

Initially, it was hoped that passengers survived in an air bubble inside the ship.¹ Once rescuers investigated, however, they found no signs of life.²

The ferry's owner, Sulpico Lines, will likely face sanctions as a result of the tragedy.³

Fast Facts

1. Owned by Sulpicio Lines
2. Year built: 1984⁴
3. Total capacity: 1,992 people⁴
4. Weight of ship: 23,824.17 tons⁴
5. Date capsized: June 21, 2008
6. Was en route from Manila to Cebu
7. Passengers: 724⁵
8. Crew: 121⁴
9. President of the Philippines, Gloria Arroyo, criticized the ferry company and coast guard for allowing the ferry to depart⁶
10. Ferry company will have its license to operate revoked⁷
11. Four survivors found on Sunday, June 22, 2008
12. Over 800 passengers and crew members missing on June 22
13. As many as 40 survivors rescued by June 23, 2008⁸

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