MS Achille Lauro Cruise Ship Caught Fire and Later Sank Off Somalia

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WATCH: On This Day in 1994, the MS Achille Lauro*) Cruise Ship Caught Fire and Later Sank Off Somalia

Shipping History reminds us that on this day in 1994, the MS Achille Lauro cruise ship caught fire and later sank near Somalia following an engine explosion. Below is a first-hand account of the incident filmed by one of the crew members onboard:

*) Ex Willem Ruys