Beirut explosion sinks Orient Queen cruise ship, killing two crew members

Capt. John

The Orient Queen cruise ship which was berthed at Beirut port in Lebanon has reportedly sunk following two very large explosions in the port area on 4 August.

Media reports suggest that two people on the cruise ship have died and seven others are injured.

According to the Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs, the two deceased were from the Philippines.

The cruise ship is flagged in the Bahamas and is operated by Abou Merhi Cruises. Orient Queen had returned to its homeport in Beirut from a...

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