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According to local media, at least 400 immigrants, of nationalities not yet determined, were on board the 30-meter-long vessel. The boat departed from eastern Libya and had Italy as its final destination, and sank early Wednesday morning southwest of the Peloponnese peninsula after capsizing, authorities said.
The fishing vessel had been located yesterday at noon sailing in international waters south of the Greek peninsula, according to a statement issued by the Coast Guard.