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Cleo Mavendorf
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re: USS Indianapolis located!

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One of the last remaining lost warships of WWII unaccounted for has been located at last!

 

https://news.usni.org/2017/08/19/uss-indianapolis-wreckage-found

 

a few photos, note the ships bell has been located in the wreckage, the prominent hull number 35 and the US Navy markings on the anchor



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I can remember when our Ship (USS Oklahoma City (CG-5)) stopped in the middle of the Philippine Sea and had a service for these brave sailors.  

For many of you, the first time you learned about the Indianapolis, was this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9S41Kplsbs

Probably one of the finest and scariest soliloquy's in movie history.

Good catch, Cleo!

 



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