USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter

The sinking of Indianapolis remains the U.S. Navy’s worst single loss of life at sea. More

In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis has just delivered “Little Boy” – the atomic bomb destined for Hiroshima – when she is sunk by a Japanese sub. 300 sailors go down with her, and the 900 survivors drift for four and a half days, battling the sun, thirst, sharks, and their own fear. Ultimately, only 316 of them are pulled from the sea alive.

AIR DATE 1/8/19