One of the three British passengers who died after a dive boat caught fire in Egypt has been named.
Christina Quinn, 58, was chief executive of St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth, and had a long career in the NHS.
A spokesperson for her family said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the tragic death of Christina Quinn in Egypt.
“She was a sister, daughter, wife, aunty, friend, and rock to many. She will be missed beyond words.”
Charles Hackett, chair of St Luke’s Trustees, said: “Christina was incredibly passionate about St Luke’s and its place at the heart of the community it serves, and we are devastated to lose her warmth, wisdom, and leadership.”
Mr Hackett said Ms Quinn had previously worked voluntarily for six years as chair of St Luke’s board.
He added: “We will miss Christina enormously and our hearts go out to her family and close friends at this tragic time.”
The three passengers were among 15 qualified diving enthusiasts on a week’s stay on board the Hurricane boat when the fire broke out around 8.30am local time (6.30am UK time) on Sunday.
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A nearby vessel was used to evacuate 12 divers, and the 14 crew members also had to abandon ship after trying to reach the missing guests, according to Scuba Travel.
Authorities said initial reports suggested the blaze was due to an electrical fault.
A full investigation into the cause is to be carried out by police and local authorities.