Delivering Doom: The Final Voyage of the USS Indianapolis

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Deep Blue Diaries

Jessica Peters

13 episodes

3 days ago

Dive into the mysteries of the ocean with **Deep Blue Diaries**, a podcast uncovering real stories from the sea. Explore the lives of daring sailor adventures, haunting shipwrecks, historical maritime events and marine creatures. Each episode reveals secrets beneath the waves—tales of survival, discovery, and the ocean's relentless power. Whether you're fascinated by sea life or nautical history, **Deep Blue Diaries** offers an unforgettable journey through the wonders and perils of the deep. Join us as we navigate the captivating depths of our world's oceans.

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Delivering Doom: The Final Voyage of the USS Indianapolis

Deep Blue Diaries

27 minutes 31 seconds

1 year ago

Delivering Doom: The Final Voyage of the USS Indianapolis

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Step aboard the USS Indianapolis as we travel back to a fateful night in the summer of 1945. In this gripping episode of *Deep Blue Diaries*, we bring to life the harrowing saga of the ship’s final voyage—a tale of courage, endurance, and ultimate tragedy.

Hear how a top-secret mission to deliver components for the atomic bomb led the Indianapolis into the crosshairs of a Japanese submarine, triggering a catastrophe that left hundreds of men struggling for survival in the open sea. For five days, they battled dehydration, starvation, and relentless shark attacks in an ordeal that tested the very limits of human endurance.

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Resources for today’s episode:

USS Indianapolis Official Website:

USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization

History.com:

Sinking of USS Indianapolis

Smithsonian Magazine:

Abandon Ship! The Saga of the USS Indianapolis

"In Harm's Way" by Doug Stanton:

A comprehensive account based on survivor interviews.

Eyewitness to History:

Disaster at Sea, 1945