What caused Estonia sinking?
What caused Estonia sinking? The official report said the bow visor had become loose in heavy seas, resting on top of the ramp and pulling it open. Sea water flooded on to the car deck, causing the MS Estonia to list and eventually sink.
Have ferries ever sunk?
MS Herald of Free Enterprise was a roll-on/roll-off (RORO) ferry which capsized moments after leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on the night of 6 March 1987, killing 193 passengers and crew.