2012 Lamma Island ferry collision
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On 1 October 2012, at approximately 20:23 HKT, the passenger ferries Sea Smooth and Lamma IV collided off Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island, Hong Kong. This occurred on the National Day of the People's Republic of China, and one of the ships was headed for the commemorative firework display, scheduled to take place half an hour later. With 39 killed and 92 injured, the incident was the deadliest maritime disaster in Hong Kong since 1971.
Lamma IV after her recovery, showing severe damage to her port side
Sea Smooth after the collision, showing damage on the left bow
Chief Executive Leung and other government officials observe three minutes of silence outside the Central Government Complex in Tamar, while the flags of Hong Kong and China are flown at half-mast
Mourners signed the condolence book at the Central ferry pier for ferries to Lamma Island.
Lamma Island
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Lamma Island, also known as Y Island or Pok Liu Chau or simply Pok Liu, is the third largest island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District.
Lamma Island is a rural area.
Aerial photo of Yung Shue Wan, Lamma Island
Example of a naturally formed rock found near the summit of Mt. Stenhouse.
Walking the trail between Sok Kwu Wan and Yung Shue Wan
Yung Shue Wan.