Tragedy Strikes as Tourist Submarine Sinks Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast

In a devastating incident off the coast of Egypt's Red Sea, a tourist submarine carrying 25 passengers sank on March 27, resulting in the deaths of six foreigners and injuries to nine others. The submarine was on a sightseeing tour near the popular resort city of Hurghada when it encountered difficulties and submerged.

Egyptian authorities and rescue teams were quickly mobilized to the scene, managing to rescue 10 passengers. The nationalities of the deceased have been confirmed as British, German, and Russian. The cause of the submarine's sinking is currently under investigation, with early reports suggesting a possible mechanical failure.

This tragic event has cast a shadow over Egypt's tourism industry, which has been striving to recover from previous setbacks. The incident has prompted calls for stricter safety regulations for tourist submersibles operating in the region. The Egyptian government has expressed its condolences to the victims' families and promised a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sinking.

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What is a tourist submarine?

Tourists take a boat ride from a marina to the submarine, then descend into the waters to the view the scenery while divers work to divert fish to within view. The submarine was equipped with large portholes to let passengers see underwater. Tours last about three hours, according to the company's website.

How did the submarine sink in Egypt?

The Association of Tour Operators of Russia said in a Telegram post the submarine had hit a reef and subsequently lost pressure while at a depth of 20 metres (65 feet). Russian tourists play a growing role in Egypt's tourism sector - a lifeline to the country's ailing economy.

What submarine sank?

Our team in Cairo say the submarine is called Sindbad, and sank close to the harbour. The boat has been in operation for years.

Where did the submarine sink?

Where did the submarine sink? The submarine sank around one kilometre (0.6 miles) off the coast of the Egyptian Red Sea city of Hurghada, the BBC understands. The Russian embassy said it happened around 10:00 local time (08:00 GMT), about 0.6 miles (1km) from the shore.