Seven people were taken to a local hospital, all passengers have now been accounted for; the captain is amongst the victims.
The final conclusion is that it was most likely ice accumulation that led to her ultimate demise.
A look at the El Faro tragedy as it unfolded based upon the bridge voice recorder
In May 2014 Bäden sank upon launch in Anacortes, Washington, exacerbating a spate of bad luck for CEO and general manager Andy McDonald, who had just returned to work after an extended illness.