Anchor of the Ehime Maru.

Memorial to Sub vs. Fishing Boat Tragedy

Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii

On February 9, 2001, nine miles offshore from Honolulu, a U.S. nuclear sub (on a public relations cruise for VIPs) surfaced under the Japanese fishing training boat Ehime Maru, slicing it open and sinking it in about five minutes. Nine people on the boat died, including four Uwajima Fisheries High School trainees.

Memorial.

There's a memorial in Kakaako Waterfront Park (AKA Point Panic Park) remembering the tragic training ship mishap. The display, in polished, black granite features the anchor from the doomed boat, and inscriptions in Japanese and English.

Memorial to Sub vs. Fishing Boat Tragedy

Kakaako Waterfront Park

Address:: Cooke St., Honolulu, Oahu, HI
Directions:: In Kakaako Waterfront Park. H-1 exit onto Punchbowl St. Drive south to the end of Punchbowl, then turn left onto Ala Moana Blvd. Drive five blocks, then turn right onto Cooke St. Drive to the end, park in the lot. Walk toward the beach, taking the path that bends to the right. The memorial will be on the right, just past the hill.
Phone:: 808-587-0300

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