![Olongapo jetty in Subic Bay, Philippines, 15 Dec 1944 with the troop ship, Oryoku Maru that was being used to transport 1,620 allied prisoners of war. The ship was attacked and sunk, killing 200 POWs. Photo 2 of 2. [Colorized by WW2DB]](/images/ai/20230224/5ceb836943697.jpg)
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| Caption | Olongapo jetty in Subic Bay, Philippines, 15 Dec 1944 with the troop ship, Oryoku Maru that was being used to transport 1,620 allied prisoners of war. The ship was attacked and sunk, killing 200 POWs. Photo 2 of 2. [Colorized by WW2DB] ww2dbase | |||||
| Colorization Note | This photograph was originally a black and white photograph; the colorized version presented here was a derivative work by WW2DB. The colors used in this version were speculative, and could be significantly different from the real colors. Processed using Adobe Photoshop Image Processor, with default neural filter, selecting "None" as the profile. View the original black and white photograph at its own permanent page. | |||||
| Photographer | Unknown | |||||
| Source | ww2dbaseUnited States Navy | |||||
| Identification Code | NH 95603 | |||||
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| Photo Size | 1,124 x 1,010 pixels | |||||
| Photos on Same Day | 15 Dec 1944 | |||||
| Photos at Same Place | Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines | |||||
| Added By | David Stubblebine | |||||
| Colorized Date | 24 Feb 2023 | |||||
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Visitor Submitted Comments
2. Mike C says:
20 Oct 2020 07:08:25 AM
I was wondering, are those arrowheads
structures in the lower left of this picture fishing weirs?
20 Oct 2020 07:08:25 AM
I was wondering, are those arrowheads
structures in the lower left of this picture fishing weirs?
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| WW2-Era Place Name | Subic Bay, Luzon, Philippines |
| Lat/Long | 14.8124, 120.2824 |
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It was not known to the attackers that the Oryoku Maru carried POWs. Once the attack began, the Japanese unchained the prisoners and allowed them to swim for their lives. They did not escape, however, and many went on to die later due to the deplorable conditions imposed by the Japanese.