Tragedy hit when the Sinbad submarine sank just outside the port of Hurghada, a popular resort town in the Egyptian Red Sea. This horrendous event interrupted public transit for weeks and cost six lives. The deadly crash happened on Thursday in waters across from Hurghada’s Marriot Hotel resort. Nine others were injured in the accident, and emergency crews managed to free at least 38 Russian passengers trapped in the wreckage.
The Sinbad submarine, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was experiencing the breathtaking underwater beauty of the Red Sea. Then, all of a sudden, it found itself in a ditch. With a maximum depth range of 25 meters, the vessel was designed to allow tourists to “experience the beauty of the Red Sea’s underwater world without getting wet,” as described by the Sindbad club’s website. The undersea vehicle was one of two the company had been using and had a claimed capacity of 50 people. The number of crew members and other tourists on board is still unclear.
“The submarine has a capacity of 50 people, but it is not known how many crewmembers or other tourists were on board.” – AP reports
Meanwhile, the Russian consulate in Hurghada confirmed that 45 Russian tourists were on board the Sinbad submarine. Nearly all of these tourists were restored to safety and rapidly returned to their hotels or nearby emergency rooms for treatment.
“According to initial data, most of those on board were rescued and taken to their hotels and hospitals in Hurghada.” – Russian consulate
The Red Sea governorate acknowledged that 45 passengers were on the ferry when it capsized. This group consisted of children. The tragedy unfolded under clear weather conditions as the submarine sailed off a beach in the tourist promenade area.
Sindbad Submarines offers adventurous tourists the opportunity to explore “500 metres of coral reef and its marine inhabitants,” according to its website. The Sinbad submarine, for example, was involved in this kind of exploration when it sank.
This mystery has led local authorities to open an investigation into the cause of the suspected deadly sinking. The tragedy has raised questions about safety measures and emergency planning for the ill-fated underwater trips. The death has raised a pall over Hurghada. This lively island city depends heavily on tourism, drawing in travelers eager to swim among its world-renowned coral reef and stunning wreck dive sites.
Officials are reportedly pouring through any and all evidence to determine what caused the ship to capsize. They have dedicated mighty efforts to learning everything they can about this tragic event. Our hearts are heavy as families and friends grieve the loss of their loved ones. They should be able to hear answers and identify the root causes of this terrible tragedy.