A Grave Misfortune: The USS Indianapolis Tragedy

by Richard Hulver and Department of the Navy

It is indisputable that the loss of life attributed to the sinking of Indianapolis could have been mitigated had the proper individuals in the Navy realized sooner that the ship was overdue. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The United States Navy did, however, learn from this disaster and took immediate steps to ensure that no Sailor or Marine would again face a similar situation. Escort requirements were stiffened, lifesaving equipment improved,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1097533271
• ISBN13: 9781097533275
• Release Date: May 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"