Tōya Maru disaster, Shipwreck in Japan
Tōya Maru disaster is one of the deadliest maritime accidents in Japanese history.
The incident occurred on September 26, 1954, when Tōya Maru sank during a typhoon.
The disaster is deeply ingrained in local memory and stands as a reminder of nature's unpredictability.
Maritime safety standards in Japan were significantly improved following the Tōya Maru disaster.
Waves of up to 10 meters high battered Tōya Maru, leading to a tragedy with over 1,150 lives lost.
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Location
Part of
five major accidents of Japanese National Railways in postwar Japan
GPS coordinates
41.19320,140.15200
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:01
