Shoun Maru (1941)

June 23, 1944: Shoun Maru seen off Rota Island, Mariana Islands just minutes before it is attacked and sunk by U.S. aircraft.



June 23, 1944: A torpedo is seen striking the Shoun Maru.



June 23, 1944: A torpedo is seen striking the Shoun Maru.



June 23, 1944: Shoun Maru seen sinking after the torpedo attack.



June 23, 1944: The disturbance in the water shown where the Shoun Maru went down.





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