The Worst Sea Disaster In U.S. Naval History

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
USS Indianapolis
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We talk to the authors of a new book about the USS Indianapolis, the WWII ship that delivered the first atomic bomb. The ship was torpedoed and sunk on the return voyage and because of its secret mission, rescue crews didn’t reach the survivors for days. The book includes many untold stories of those involved.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Jill Nadeau Producer
  • Lynn Vincent Guest
  • Sara Vladic Guest

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