Science Archaeology Long-lost World War II'Hellship' may have finally been found Over 1,000 Allied servicemen died aboard the'Hōfuku Maru' in September 1944. More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The freighter'Hōfuku Maru,' which was converted into a Hellship by the Japanese Navy during WWII, and was sunk with over 1,200 Allied POWs aboard. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. By signing up, you confirm you are 16+, will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy .