MV SuperFerry 14

MV SuperFerry 14
MV SuperFerry 14 as White Sanpo 2 in 1987
History
Japan
NameWhite Sanpo 2
Owner
  • 1981–1997: Sanpo Kaiun K.K.
  • 1997–2000: Ehime Hanshin Ferry
Operator
  • 1981–1997: Sanpo Kaiun K.K.
  • 1997–2000: Ehime Hanshin Ferry
Port of registryImabari, Japan
RouteMatsuyamaImabariKobe
BuilderHayashikane Shipbuilding & Engineering Company, Shimonoseki, Japan
Yard number1240
LaunchedFebruary 1981
Maiden voyageJune 1981
In service1981–2000
Out of serviceJune 2000
IdentificationIMO number8004210
FateSold to WG&A SuperFerry
Philippines
NameMV SuperFerry 14
OwnerWG&A Philippines
OperatorWG&A SuperFerry
Port of registryManila, Philippines
RouteManila - Bacolod - IloiloCagayan de Oro (2004)
Maiden voyage2000
In service2000–2004
Out of serviceFebruary 27, 2004
FateDestroyed by fire as a result of a terrorist attack by Abu Sayyaf on February 27, 2004, off the coast of Corregidor
General characteristics
Class and typeROPAX Ferry
Tonnage10,181.77 GT
Length155.6
Beam23.6 m
Draft5.8 m
Installed powerdual SEMT Pielstick diesel marine engines; 23,400 hp (combined)
Propulsiondual propellers
Speed24 knots (max)
Capacity1,747 passengers
SuperFerry 14 bombing
Manila Bay is located in Philippines
Manila Bay
Manila Bay
Manila Bay (Philippines)
LocationManila Bay, Philippines
DateFebruary 27, 2004 (UTC+8)
TargetMV SuperFerry 14
Attack type
bombing
Deaths116
PerpetratorsAbu Sayyaf

MV SuperFerry 14 was a Philippine registered roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) ferry that was attacked on February 27, 2004 by terrorist group Abu Sayyaf that resulted in the destruction of the ferry and the deaths of 116 people in the Philippines' deadliest terrorist attack.[1][2][3] Six children less than five years old, and nine children between six and 16 years of age were among the dead or missing, including six students on a championship team sent by schools in northern Mindanao to compete in a journalism contest.[4]

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  2. ^ Thompson, Matthew (July 20, 2005). "The other war against terror ... at $8 a day". Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on December 31, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
  3. ^ Harwood, Matthew (6 June 2008). "Piracy and Terrorism Up on the High Seas, Says Study". Security Management. ASIS International. Archived from the original on 21 June 2019. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Superferry Bombing". Human Rights Watch. February 27, 2004. Archived from the original on 14 February 2017. Retrieved 21 June 2019.