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Abandon Ship!: The Saga of the U.S.S. Indianapolis, the Navy's Greatest Sea Disaster
Abandon Ship The Saga of the USS Indianapolis the Navy's Greatest Sea Disaster
Author: Richard F. Newcomb
She was a ship of destiny.  Sailing across the Pacific, the battle scarred heavy cruiser U.S.S. Indianapolis had just delivered a secret cargo that would trigger the end of World War II.  As she was continuing westward, her captain asked for a destroyer escort. He was told it wasn't necessary. But it was.  She was torpe...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780060184711
ISBN-10: 006018471X
Publication Date: 1/1/2001
Pages: 326
Edition: 1 Harper
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Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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A thoughtful review of this unfortunate sinking whileavoiding the need to reflexively support the Navy Department and yet be respectful to the naval service.
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