Sinking of the USS Indianapolis with Michael Tougias

On July 30, 1945, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed in the South Pacific by a Japanese submarine.  An estimated 300 men were killed upon impact and close to 900 sailors were cast into the sea, fighting off sharks, hypothermia, and hallucinations.  When they were finally discovered only 317 men were still alive.

Using slides, NY Times bestselling author Michael Tougias will answer the questions: Why did the Navy fail to realize the ship was missing?  Why was it unescorted in enemy waters?  How did the 317 men survive against all odds? Why was the captain court-martialed?

Don’t miss this dynamic presentation commemorating 80 years since this tragic incident.

Free; RSVP required. RSVP for tickets here.

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