By Eom Da-sol
The inside of the Sewol is much more devastated than expected. The ceiling and walls of the cabins of the ferry ― which was underwater for three years ― were rotten and collapsed. The search of the remains of the nine missing victims officially started on Tuesday, with eight Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries officials in charge.
The following 10 pictures released during the operation show the debris.
The inside of the Sewol is much more devastated than expected. The ceiling and walls of the cabins of the ferry ― which was underwater for three years ― were rotten and collapsed. The search of the remains of the nine missing victims officially started on Tuesday, with eight Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries officials in charge.
The following 10 pictures released during the operation show the debris.
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An official brings out the remaining luggage from the Sewol. / Yonhap |
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Officials check the luggage from the Sewol. / Yonhap |
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The collapsed walls and ceilings of the cabins. / Yonhap |
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The restaurant is hardly recognizable due to corrosion. / Yonhap |
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The kitchen. / Yonhap |
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The cabins. / Yonhap |
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The aisle to the rear of the ferry. / Yonhap |
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The collapsed walls and ceilings of the cabins. / Yonhap |
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Collapsed walls and ceilings of Sewol ferry cabins. / Yonhap |
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Collapsed walls and ceilings of Sewol ferry cabins. / Yonhap |