Tsushimamaru Museum, Naha

Tsushimamaru Museum, Naha (must see)

Tsushima Maru was a Japanese passenger/cargo ship that was sunk by the submarine USS Bowfin during World War II, while carrying hundreds of schoolchildren from Okinawa to Kagoshima. On August 22, 1944, Bowfin attacked the convoy in which the Tsushima Maru was sailing and sank her, close to the island of Akusekijima. 1,484 civilians, including 767 schoolchildren, were killed. 59 children survived the sinking.

In commemoration of the tragedy a park and a museum have been built. At Tsushimamaru Museum you can see the names of those who survived and who perished, the pictures of the children, a replica of the ship, and many other items reminding of the Tsushima Maru sinking. In the park, there is also a tower from which you can see the port from where Tsushima Maru departed.
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Tsushimamaru Museum on Map

Sight Name: Tsushimamaru Museum
Sight Location: Naha, Japan (See walking tours in Naha)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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