The fire that killed as many as 10 passengers and stranded hundreds on board an Italian ferry off the coast of Greece Sunday is only one of hundreds of ferry disasters that have occurred over the past 15 years.

In fact, such sinkings are almost common. Bad weather, inexperienced crews and poor maintenance have been to blame in similar catatrophes that have killed thousands worldwide since the turn of the 21st century.

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