It is sad, but despite the tragedy, that headline is written so badly that it attracts attention.
Whale, watching boat carrying 27, sinks
Whale, watching boat, carrying 27, sinks
Whale, watching boat carrying 27 sinks
Whale watching boat, carrying 27 sinks
Instead, how about:
Whale-watching boat sinks, carrying 27
I was wondering why they needed that many sinks. Alright, one for the galley, one, maybe two for the restrooms, but 27? No way!!