1954 Press Photo Japanese Typhoon damage is widespread

Hundreds Die In Japanese Typhoon: Hundreds of people died then the train-ferry Toya Maru overturned at Hakodate, Japan, during the recent typhoon. Photo shows A lifeboat from the ill-fated Toya Maru train ferry, at Hakodate, Japan, lies on the debris-strewn beach, where it was tossed by the typhoon-whipped waves. In the background, divers work on the overturned hull of the ferry, only 300 yards offshore.

Photo measures 10.25 x 8 inches.

Photo is dated 10-10-1954.



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