USS Indianapolis (CA-35)

USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy. She holds a place in history due to the notorious circumstances of her demise, which was the worst single loss of life in the history of the United States Navy. After delivering the first atomic bomb to be used in combat to the United States air base at Tinian Island on 26 July 1945, she was in the Philippine Sea when attacked at 00:14 on 30 July 1945, by a Japanese submarine. Most of the crew was lost to shark attacks, as they floated helplessly for several days, waiting for assistance.

Related Topics:
''Portland''-class - Heavy cruiser - United States Navy - Atomic bomb - United States - Tinian Island - 26 July - 1945 - Philippine Sea - 30 July - Japan - Shark

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