Ocean ferry "Toya Maru" sailing near Hokkaido, Japan, capsizes in typhoon, drowning more than 1,000

A sudden typhoon struck Japan's northernmost island, causing massive destruction. Five ferries and numerous small crafts sank, with the Toyomaru ferry suffering the largest loss of life. The storm unexpectedly returned to Hokkaido, leading to landslides, fires, and floods. Over 1,500 people died, including more than 50 Americans, marking Japan's greatest maritime disaster.

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