Shiun Maru disaster, Maritime disaster in Japan
The Shiun Maru disaster was a maritime accident resulting in significant loss of life.
In 1955, the Japanese ferry Shiun Maru collided with another vessel, causing it to sink.
The disaster highlighted the safety issues in post-war Japan's maritime industry.
Knowledge of the Shiun Maru disaster is important for understanding maritime safety regulations.
The incident remains one of the deadliest ferry disasters in Japan.
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five major accidents of Japanese National Railways in postwar Japan
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