The exact number of Vietnamese boat people who died at sea is unknown, but it is estimated that thousands lost their lives during the migration. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), between 1975 and 1995, an estimated 200,000 Vietnamese boat people died at sea due to starvation, dehydration, drowning, piracy, or other dangers. These figures, however, are based on estimates and the actual number may be higher or lower.
Many of the boats that carried the Vietnamese boat people were overcrowded and not seaworthy, and the journey was often long and dangerous, with many refugees facing hunger, thirst, exposure to the elements, and other dangers at sea. The lack of proper equipment and supplies, as well as the lack of access to medical care, made the journey even more difficult and contributed to the high number of deaths.
In conclusion, the exact number of Vietnamese boat people who died at sea is unknown, but it is estimated that thousands lost their lives during this migration. The journey was dangerous and many refugees suffered from hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements, and the lack of proper equipment and medical care only added to the dangers. |
