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MV Spice Islander I was a Tanzanian passenger ferry operating between islands in the Zanzibar archipelago. It capsized and sank during the night of 9 September 2011 while traveling from Unguja to Pemba, with overcrowding widely identified as a central factor in the disaster. More than 200 deaths were officially reported, although uncertainty about the passenger manifest produced substantially higher estimates.
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MV Spice Islander I ranks #126 of 186 in the Shipwreck ranking, behind MS Achille Lauro, ahead of HMS Edinburgh.
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How good is MV Spice Islander I?
MV Spice Islander I scores 7.66/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Shipwreck category. Major Tanzanian ferry tragedy with heavy casualties, but international recognition and documentation are modest.
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