29 Apr 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp | Gwulo: Old Hong Kong

29 Apr 1944, Chronology of Events Related to Stanley Civilian Internment Camp

Date(s) of events described: 
Sat, 29 Apr 1944

The final draft of Prisoners of War leaves Hong Kong to labour in Japan. The Naura Maru sails with 220 men. They will arrive, after 15 days enduring cramped, filthy and noisome conditions in the hold, to be hosed down with icy water in spite of the cold weather.

Source:

Tony Banham, We Shall Suffer There, Kindle Edition, Location 2312 ff.