Toya-maru sinking

[cteno4]

Interesting note from profit of the way on the jtrains list.

 

On September 26th 1954, the JNR Seikan Ferry Toya-maru capsized off Hakodate

due after having been fanned by powerful winds from Typhoon #15 ("Marie").

1153 lives were lost in the accident, the worst marine disaster in Japan during

peacetime. Four other ships were lost on the same day with an additional

275 casualties.

 

The tragedy prompted JNR and the government to seriously consider construction

of a tunnel between Honshu and Hokkaido.

 

Wikipedia article on the Toya-maru:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C5%8Dya_Maru

 

Seikan Railroad Ferryboat Accident:

http://www.sozogaku.com/fkd/en/hfen/HA1000609.pdf (English)

[Robert46]

just found out this thread. Very nice sharing Jeff.

 

I am interested in the story of Seikan Tunnel and the above link showed another interesting facts.. :) Thank you..

 

Also will keep an eye of the progress and update on the opening of Hokkaido Shinkansen line which is reported to take place in the spring of 2016..