In an attempt to smuggle hundreds of people from Libya to the European countries, a boat has capsized and hundreds of passengers have perished. The boating accident happened on April 20, and the event occurred just off of a Libya coast. 18 ships from many different countries have joined together to look for the bodies in which they think that as many as 700 immigrants died. The death toll this year is over 1,000 (immigrants that have died making the treacherous journey). As of now, the amount of bodies recovered is very minimal, with only twenty eight survivors. News this morning suggests that the captain and a crew mate were arrested and accused of manslaughter.
Press, Frances. "Hundreds Missing as Migrant Boat Sinks in Mediterranean Sea." ABC News. ABC News Network, 20 Apr. 2015. Web. 23 Apr. 2015. <http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/search-700-migrants-lost-sea-south-italy-30423355>.
Monday, April 20, 2015
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Artifacts from Hawaii's second king found
On April 6,1824, the entire crew and members aboard the King's ship were drunk and that is when it ran aground. Over 5 years, researching teams have been bringing up small pieces of the ship along with artifacts that will go into the Hawaii museum. The artifacts contain, shells, gold, silver, and much more. The second king of Hawaii was named King Kamehameha II. The 83 foot long ship was found in 10 feet of water and buried in 10 feet of sand. Even though the king only reined for a short period of time, he had a long lasting impact on Hawaii and the culture that it has.
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