The Lisbon Maru Rescue: Fishermen’s Courage Saves 384 British POWs
On the 80th anniversary of WWII victory, we remember how Zhoushan fishermen saved 384 British POWs when the Lisbon Maru sank in 1942. A tale of courage and compassion!
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Peggy Chiao Invites Fans to Rediscover Taiwan’s History with Lisbon Maru Film
Veteran filmmaker Peggy Chiao urges audiences at the 20th Changchun Film Festival to explore Taiwan’s history through her film “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru.”
Allies of Humanity Beyond Borders: Flying Tigers, Lisbon Maru & Doolittle Raiders
Melinda Liu brings WWII stories to life—from Flying Tigers over the Hump to Lisbon Maru and villagers in the Chinese mainland aiding Doolittle raiders—proving shared humanity knows no borders.
London Premieres ‘Dongji Rescue’: Chinese Fishermen’s WWII Heroics
London hosts the European premiere of ‘Dongji Rescue’, spotlighting Chinese fishermen’s daring WWII rescue of over 300 British POWs from the Lisbon Maru.
Directors Reveal Secret Coordinates of the Lisbon Maru
Directors Guan Hu and Fang Li wore the same T-shirts revealing secret coordinates of Lisbon Maru wreck. Their films highlight WWII fishermen from Chinese mainland risking all to save British POWs.
Director Fang Li Revives WWII Tale in The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru
Director Fang Li spent eight years bringing The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru to life, highlighting the heroism of fishermen on the Chinese mainland who rescued British POWs during WWII.
Honoring Heroism: ‘The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru’ Shines in London
London lights up for the premiere of “The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru,” a moving documentary honoring heroic rescues in 1942.
Historian Tony Banham Uncovers Lisbon Maru Tragedy
Historian Tony Banham’s new book revisits the forgotten Lisbon Maru tragedy, showing war’s human impact on individuals.