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In fact the worst shipwreck in history just occurred in 1987, killing more than 4,000 people: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Do%C3%B1a_Paz

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"was found to be unseaworthy, and operating without a license, lookout or qualified master"

I think one of the shocking things about the Titanic is that it was considered to be top of the line and operated in a professional manner. I don't think anyone is shocked that third world countries operate unsafely.

FYI, the quote is about the Oil Tanker that collided with the ferry.

ok, "vessel was seriously overcrowded, with at least 2,000 passengers not listed on the manifest", "it was claimed that the ship carried no radio and that the life-jackets were locked away".

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