Typhoon No. 15

storm
Also known as: Typhoon Marie

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“Toya Maru” ferry disaster

  • In Toya Maru ferry disaster

    The typhoon (known as “No. 15” in Japan and named “Marie” in the West) had been moving northeastward through the Sea of Japan (East Sea; along Japan’s western coast) at speeds exceeding 40 miles (65 km) per hour and struck northern Honshu and southern Hokkaido (which are separated by…

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