This book was written by David Harrell, published in 2005, the narrative is 225 pages and is illustrated with black and white photos and charts. July 30th, 1945, the USS Indianapolis and it's 1196 man crew is making it's way towards a small island in the South Pacific. The ship is sailing unescorted, assured by headquarters the waters are safe. It is midnight, and Marine Edger Harrell and several others have sacked out on deck rather than spend the night in their hot and muggy quarters below. Fresh off a top secret mission to to deliver uranium for the atomic bombs that would ultimately end World War II, they are unaware their ship is being watched. Minutes later, six torpedoes are slicing toward the "Indy". For five horrifying days and nights after their ship ship went down, Harrell and his shipmates had to fend for themselves in the open seas. Plagued by dehydration, exposure, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks, their numbers were cruelly depleted before they were miraculously rescued. This is one man's story of courage, ingenuity, and faith in God's providence in the midst of the worst naval disaster in US history. This hard back book is in good condition, but does not have a dust jacket.

Item # AA2791