Picha za Ajali ya MV Spice Islander Septemba 10, 2011

The ship/ferry MV Spice Islander sank in choppy waters off the coast of Zanzibar this morning, Saturday, September 10, 2011. Here are some photos from various websites. It started its journey in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania then went to Zanzibar and way on its way to Pemba Island when it met its fate.

May the souls of the deceased Rest in Eternal Peace. Amen.

Hii ndo Meli MV Spice Islander. Picha hii ilipigwa mwaka 2007 ikiwa Zanzibar.

                                                   Survivors cling to a mattress

                                        Survivors spent seven hours in the water before being rescued.

                                     A man carries his deceased loved one

Survivor being taken for treatment

President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania and President Dr. Shein of Zanzibar view bodies of children who died in the MV Spice Islander tragedy

Child Survivor being taken to shore

Zanzibar President Dr. Shein holds Press Conference on Ship Sinking

The bodies of Young children are brought to shore

                                             

Zanzibar President Dr. Shein assists in treating a Survivor

Body of Survivor is Brought to Shore

MV Spice Islander Survivors on a Life Boat waiting to be rescued