Episode 267: The sinking of the Doña Paz

When we think of deadly peacetime maritime disasters, Titanic is the first ship to come to mind. But there is a far deadlier disaster which holds the record for the worst in terms of loss of life ... when a loaded oil tanker and a packed ferry collided in the Philippines one moonless night just before Christmas in 1987.

Videos:

Asia's Titanic

Articles and books:

Doña Paz victims waiting for justice 25 years after Catbalogan folk cry foul over demolition of Doña Paz memorial The Philippines Off Mindoro, a Night to Remember It's Gloom And Glitter For Manila NYT: 1,500 ARE FEARED LOST AS 2 SHIPS COLLIDE AND SINK NEAR PHILIPPINES Caltex v. Sulpucio Paul Allen's research vessel surveys wreckage of 'Asia's Titanic' — 1987 ferry sinking killed 4,300 Alchetron: MV Dona Paz