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WWII 'Hellship' Wreck Found Off Philippine Coast

Published Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Updated July 4

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  • Historical Discovery and POW Tragedy — 1 source

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The wreck of the Japanese WWII 'Hellship' Hōfuku Maru, which sank 80 years ago resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 Allied POWs, has been identified. The discovery was made off the coast of Zambales province in Luzon, Philippines, by the Hellships Memorial Foundation.

What We Know — Key Points

  • The wreck of the Japanese transport Hōfuku Maru has been identified off the coast of Zambales province in Luzon, Philippines, at a depth of 160 feet below the water.
  • The Japanese WWII 'Hellship' Hōfuku Maru sank 80 years ago.
  • Over 1,000 Allied POWs died when the Hōfuku Maru sank.
  • The discovery was made by the Hellships Memorial Foundation and confirmed through deepwater dives and historical records.

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Historical Discovery and POW Tragedy
  • The Jerusalem Post

    The wreck of the Japanese WWII 'Hellship' Hōfuku Maru, which sank 80 years ago killing over 1,000 Allied POWs, has been identified off the coast of Zambales province in Luzon, Philippines. The discovery was made by the Hellships Memorial Foundation and confirmed through deepwater dives and historical records.

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