What Happened to the Joyita?

The Joyita has to rank among the most unsettling tales regarding ghost ships. This American merchant ship departed Samoa on October 3, 1955, bound for the Tokelau Islands, with 25 persons on board. Even on October 6, there was still no word from the Joyita, even though it was due to reach there in two days. Although a search and rescue team was sent, they were unable in finding it.

Another trade ship found the Joyita hundreds of miles off track after more than a month had passed. It wasn't in danger of sinking, but it was largely submerged and heavily listing to one side. The inside had suffered significant damage in addition to the loss of the crew and the cargo. Had a Soviet submarine, a Japanese fishing boat, or pirates attacked the ship? Was there a rebellion or was everything just a big insurance scam? This mystery remains unresolved at this moment because there have never been any evidence of the 25 individuals who were aboard the Joyita.