Al-Baraqua II 2006
Marker: recorded wreck position (Modern).
Key facts
| Name | Al-Baraqua II | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Year lost | 2006 | English Wikipedia lead text (year following a loss verb, parsed) |
| Era | Modern | derived from year |
| Ship type | ship | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Cause of loss | Foundered | Keyword match in English Wikipedia lead sentence |
| Sea / ocean | Gulf of Aden | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Djibouti | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 6 km from land |
| Position | 11.6061, 43.1297 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
The al-Baraqua II was a ferry which capsized on April 6, 2006, in the Gulf of Tadjoura off the coast of Djibouti's capital of Djibouti City. The ferry was carrying passengers from the capital to a religious festival in Tadjoura when the accident occurred, shortly after departure. As of April 11, the death toll stood at 113 with many still missing.
Djibouti president Ismail Omar Guelleh ordered an investigation into the sinking. Early reports suggest the ferry may have been overcrowded. About 200 people were believed to be on board the ferry when she capsized.
Location
- Recorded position: 11.6061, 43.1297 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Gulf of Aden
- Nearest coast: Djibouti
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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