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Discovery of WWII 'Hell Ship' Wreck Reveals Tragic POW History

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Researchers have located the wreck of the Hōfuku Maru, a Japanese ship that sank in 1944 while transporting over 1,200 Allied prisoners of war. Only about 200 POWs survived the sinking, which was caused by mistaken US airstrikes. The wreck was found off the coast of Luzon in the Philippines after extensive archival research and sonar surveys. This discovery sheds light on a dark chapter of WWII, as the ship was one of many unmarked 'hell ships' that transported POWs under horrific conditions. The findings will be featured in an upcoming episode of 'Expedition Unknown' on June 24.

Key Details: • Wreck located near Zambales province, Philippines, at a depth of 164 feet. • Discovery aired on 'Expedition Unknown' on June 24, 2025. • Only about 200 of the 1,200 POWs survived the sinking. • Research involved collaboration with the Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands.

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