Ordeal By Sea: The Tragedy Of The U.S.S. Indianapolis

Content appears as new, unopened, unread and unblemished with like pictorial wraps displaying no significant surface/edge wear, as shown. You can feel the tightness of NEW Chronicles the harrowing ordeal of survivors of the sinking of U.S.S. Indianapolis, destroyed by a Japanese torpedo in the final days of World War II after delivering the atomic bomb to Tinian, a disaster that left many men in the water, subject to a terrifying series of shark attacks that cost more than eight hundred lives. July 30, 1945: The heavy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis was sunk by a torpedo. 1,196 men went into the water. When rescue arrived five days later, only 317 remained. What happened during those five terrible days? Full of harrowing personal accounts from survivors, and written by a veteran who served aboard the cruiser before the attack. The story of the doomed mission was immortalized in the film Jaws as Quint remembers the intense, brutal and awful experience of the sailors as sharks tore into the floating survivors. Thirst and hunger were also added to the sailors torments as they wondered if the would be rescued from the merciless sea, their bravery and indomitable spirit is captured in this brilliant book. A dramatic and gripping read. Insurance & handling is included free. Extra Charges/Fees apply on Shipments Outside The U.S. and Expedited Shipments. Oversize and/or heavy books may require additional fees. Will advise Written 12.23.22AK #7145-1.2523 Biblio 1.25.23 Img. 8591