The jaws massacre: How 900 stricken men were surrounded by killer sharks (USS Indianapolis)

UK Daily Mail ^ | 8/17/07 | Tony Rennell

[Lou L]

McVay was still in command and thus those evolutions should have been secured.

Maybe so, but I don't buy it. Acoustic analysis wasn't nearly as sophisticated in WWII. The screws, and other propulsion-related transients on the Indy would've gave her away long before the galley noises.

[DogByte6RER]

JAWS - Quint’s USS Indianapolis Speech

Watch it at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USnM-ee06pg

Note : The only error Robert Shaw made in this scene was saying the date June 29, 1945. The actual date of the Indianapolis disaster was July 29-30, 1945.

[stevie_d_64]

Everytime I hear about the Indy...Its one of the few things that really put a lump in my throat...

I almost have to change the channel when the promo’s come on...

[Verginius Rufus]

I recently heard one of the survivors, Edgar Harrell, USMC, describe his experiences during the period from the sinking of the ship until he was rescued--an amazing story. He has published a book telling his story: Out of the Depths.

[BanLibDems]

You are entitled to your opinion regarding Captain Charles McVay’s court martial, but I STRONGLY DISAGREE. He was denied an escort, prior to the start of his top secret mission despite having requested one. McVay was also THE ONLY CAPTAIN COURT MARTIALED DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR for losing his ship. Also, Fleet Admiral Nimitz who served as CNO after the war restored Captain McVay to duty. McVay never received another command at sea, but resumed his ruined career and was promoted to Rear Admiral on the day of his retirement. I venture to say that the Sailors of the USS Indianapolis who survived that ordeal would also disagree with you, Mister.

[Rufii]

In fact, the Japanese captain testified: it would not have made one bit of difference if the Indianapolis was zig-zagging or not.

The fact that the Navy brought the Japanese officer in to testify against McVay at his court martial is the most sordid and asinine aspect of this whole affair.