Episode 11: Into the Deep - The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

On July 30th, 1945, just weeks before the end of World War II, the USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, sinking in a matter of minutes. Nearly 900 men were thrown into the Pacific Ocean. What followed was five harrowing days adrift facing relentless heat, dehydration, hallucinations, and the deadliest shark attack in recorded history.Sources & References:Britannica: Timeline of the Sinking of the USS IndianapolisSmithsonian Magazine: The Worst Shark Attack in HistoryNational WWII Museum: Surviving the Sinking of the USS IndianapolisUSS Indianapolis Wikipedia EntryPaul Allen’s Discovery of the Wreck – YouTubeSurvivor Interviews – YouTube Documentaries and Part 2Follow Us for Episode Visuals & Extras:Instagram: @thekingstalkpodEmail: [email protected] Up:Superstition at Sea: The Legends Sailors Swear ByGhost ships, lucky charms, and the rituals that keep you afloat. Premiering this Friday.