Greek Ferry Starts to Sink in Port of Piraeus

A large passenger ferry began sinking in the Greek port of Piraeus on Tuesday, April 26, after listing and taking on water. There was no one on board.The Panagia tis Tinou was previously owned by Ventouris Sea Lines but had been confiscated by the state due to outstanding debts, reports said. According to Greek news website Protothema, divers and two tug boats were working to prevent the sinking. Ekathimerini reported that the ferry had previously operated the route from Piraeus to the islands of Syros, Tinos, and Mykonos. Credit: Twitter/Erik E. Mueller