The master of the Express Samina, Vassilis Yiannakis, and three of his crew have appeared in a court on the island of Syros on charges including murder.

Yiannakis, his second in command, and two crewmen face multiple counts of murder with malice, causing serious bodily injuries with malice, violating maritime regulations and sinking a ship.

Greek authorities said divers exploring the wreck had found seven bodies, bringing the death toll to 72.

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