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Boot Found on WWII Hell Ship | US News
Navy divers uncovered a U.S. Army boot from the wreck of the Oryoku Maru, a WWII “hell ship” sunk in the Philippines, reigniting hope for families searching for missing soldiers. Found in treacherous waters, the boot joins other artifacts — including a second boot, an ID bracelet, and eyeglasses — amid deteriorating wreckage and incomplete records. Though no remains have been officially identified yet, this mission is part of a multiyear effort to account for 250 Americans still believed aboard. For grieving families, each find is a bittersweet step toward closure — and a stark reminder of…
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