The Sinking of the 'Joola' Ferry
In 2002 the 'Joola' ferry sank off Senegal with the loss of more than 1800 lives
Witness History: Archive 2014 · BBC World Service
September 26, 20148m 53s
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Show Notes
In 2002 the 'Joola' ferry sank off Senegal with the loss of more than 1800 lives. It was Africa's worst maritime disaster. We hear from Jean Diedhiou, one of the few survivors, and his desperate struggle to survive.
Photo of the upturned ferry before it completely sank, AFP/Gettyimages