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The Salem Express was a roll-on roll-off ferry ship originally built in France in 1976 that sank off the coast of Egypt in 1991, killing an estimated 470 people. While officially carrying 650 people total, some speculate there were twice as many passengers. On its final voyage in rough weather, the captain decided to take a shortcut near Port Safaga, but the ship hit reefs and sank. There are still bodies deep inside the wreckage.

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Salem Express Lethal shortcut with good intentions
History Launched as the Fred Scamaroni in 1976, the roll-on roll-off ferry ship was built in France. She was later renamed Nuits Saint George, Lord Sinai and Al Tahra before becoming the Salem Express in 1988. She was 4,771 gross registered tonnes and 100.29m x 18.1m. Powered by four 8 cylinder diesel engines two propellers aft and directional thrust propellers forward, the engines produced a very powerful 14,880 bhp.
Final Voyage On route from Jeddah in rough weather the captain Hassan Moro decided to take a route straight to Safaga and then follow the coast towards Hurghada this way the ship would have shelter between the reefs it hit Shaab Sheer near Port Safaga on Dec 15th 1991
The answer to the most frequently asked question is, therefore, "Yes" - there are bodies still deep within the ship Officially, the vessel was carrying 650 persons - 578 passengers and 72 crew. Although many people insist she was carrying up to twice as many passengers, further speculation serves no useful purpose. The official death toll was set at 470 and, in any event, it is highly unlikely that the port officials of Jeddah would have allowed a grossly overloaded boat to depart.
Points of Interest: Bow door Winches - Bridge Superstructure Funnel Mast Lifeboats Luggage - Radio Cafeteria Sundeck Aft door Side door Propellers - Rudders This Dive: 100 bar no penetration 60 bar: Start Safety Stop 50 bar: Back on surface Buddy Gas Supply/NDL Time Dive with respect Enjoy your dive Salem Express

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  • 2. History Launched as the Fred Scamaroni in 1976, the roll-on roll-off ferry ship was built in France. She was later renamed Nuits Saint George, Lord Sinai and Al Tahra before becoming the Salem Express in 1988. She was 4,771 gross registered tonnes and 100.29m x 18.1m. Powered by four 8 cylinder diesel engines two propellers aft and directional thrust propellers forward, the engines produced a very powerful 14,880 bhp.
  • 3. Final Voyage On route from Jeddah in rough weather the captain Hassan Moro decided to take a route straight to Safaga and then follow the coast towards Hurghada this way the ship would have shelter between the reefs it hit Shaab Sheer near Port Safaga on Dec 15th 1991
  • 4. The answer to the most frequently asked question is, therefore, "Yes" - there are bodies still deep within the ship Officially, the vessel was carrying 650 persons - 578 passengers and 72 crew. Although many people insist she was carrying up to twice as many passengers, further speculation serves no useful purpose. The official death toll was set at 470 and, in any event, it is highly unlikely that the port officials of Jeddah would have allowed a grossly overloaded boat to depart.
  • 5. Points of Interest: Bow door Winches - Bridge Superstructure Funnel Mast Lifeboats Luggage - Radio Cafeteria Sundeck Aft door Side door Propellers - Rudders This Dive: 100 bar no penetration 60 bar: Start Safety Stop 50 bar: Back on surface Buddy Gas Supply/NDL Time Dive with respect Enjoy your dive Salem Express