MV Rabaul Queen Sinks Off Papua New Guinea, 146–165 Dead, February 2, 2012
The ferry MV Rabaul Queen sinks off the coast of Papua New Guinea near the Finschhafen District, with an estimated 146–165 dead.
Date: February 2, 2012
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