Projects

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru - The Forgotten Wartime Tragedy of 1816 Soldiers from Hong Kong

Year of Approval

2006-2007

Grantee

The Lisbon Maru Association of Hong Kong

Project Status

Completed in September 2008

Brief Description of the Project

The project aims to study the history of the sinking of the Lisbon Maru and the defense strategies of the British troops during the Pacific War. The project deliverable is a publication titled "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru – The Forgotten Wartime Tragedy of 1816 Soldiers from Hong Kong".