Flags in Hong Kong flew at half mast on Thursday as the city begins three days of mourning for the victims of a fatal ferry crash that claimed the lives of 38 people in the port city.<br/> <br />The city observed three minutes of silence from noon to mourn those killed.<br/> <br />A lone anti-China protester managed to break into the official area minutes before the silence, but was escorted away by security.<br/> <br />At sea, families and frinds of the victims participated in a traditional Taoist ceremony for the dead at the site of the collision.<br/> <br />Upon arrival, the mourners bowed, dropped white flowers and threw paper money in a ceremonious act meant to help the dead in their afterlife.<br/> <br />Hong Kong authorities began inspecting the wreckage on Wednesday amid questions over how a collision with a commuter ferry could take place in relatively calm weather.<br/> <br />Seven crew members, including the captains of both vessels, who were arrested on suspicion of endangering the safety of others at sea, have now been released on bail.
