September 21, 2025
Hellships Memorial, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Philippines

Hofuku Maru Tragedy

Join us for a solemn ceremony commemorating the victims of the Hofuku Maru, one of the most tragic Hellship sinkings of World War II. On September 21, 1944, the unmarked Japanese transport ship was attacked by Allied aircraft in Lingayen Gulf, resulting in the deaths of over 1,100 Allied prisoners of war.

This year marks the 81st anniversary of that tragedy.

• A wreath-laying ceremony

• Names read aloud of those lost aboard the Hofuku Maru

• Remarks by international representatives and historians

This recognition not only honors those who perished but reaffirms our commitment to preserving the memory of the Hellship victims and seeking truth for the missing.

All are welcome.
For more details or to RSVP, please contact: info@hellshipsmemorial.org