A South Korean passenger ship (C) that has been sinking, is seen at the sea off Jindo April 16, 2014.[Photo/Agencies] |
The US Navy has sent a ship to join the search-and-rescue operation for more than 300 passengers missing after a South Korean ferry capsized on Wednesday.
The US Seventh Fleet said the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, which has helicopters on board, was on a routine patrol off South Korea's west coast and was on its way to the scene of the accident.
South Korean ferry with 477 passengers sinks off south coast