In October 1871, a Ryukyu-controlled ship was caught in a violent typhoon and went missing on their way home after carrying nengu (annual tribute) from Miyako Island to Shuri.
1871年（明治4年）10月、宮古島から首里へ年貢を輸送し、帰途についた琉球御用船が台風による暴風で遭難。