num_pages: 288
description: This book details the sinking of the "Awa Maru" in the closing days of 1945. It was supposedly a hospital ship and was guaranteed safe passage, but in reality was carrying desperately needed industrial goods and gold to Japan. Through a mistake, the "Awa Maru" was sunk by a US sub. The book also chronicles the efforts by Bill Bunton, one of the authors, to find and salvage the "Awa Maru" (which was not successful).
language: English
title: In Pursuit of the Awa Maru
titlecomplete: In Pursuit of the Awa Maru
ratings_count: 3
publisher: Bantam Books