Egypt maritime tragedy
(Agencies)
Updated: 2006-02-04 09:12

An undated recent picture shows the Al Salam Ferry 98 at Safaga port, on Egypt's Red Sea coast. Rescue teams were scouring the Red Sea for survivors after an Egyptian ferry sank, leaving more than 1,000 people dead or missing in one of the worst maritime tragedies in years. [AFP/File]