MV Barima Sinks After 87 Years of Service | Guyana News

A century-old lifeline turned tragedy: The MV Barima, Guyana’s historic 87-year-old ferry built in 1939 and recently renovated for service, capsized off the coast on July 18, 2026, killing many of the 179 aboard. Once a vital evacuator during 1964 unrest and a beloved workhorse for remote communities, the vessel now lies 50 feet deep in the Atlantic. Authorities plan to refloat it to uncover the cause—bringing closure to grieving families and preventing future disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/97cf7f2148c19144