USS Indianapolis National Memorial was added to Your Favorites!
Indianapolis, Indiana
Claim this place to tell your story your way.
The USS Indianapolis delivered parts of the atomic bomb that was later dropped on Hiroshima, marking a pivotal moment in the war. Source
After delivering the atomic bomb components, the ship was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine, leading to one of the worst naval disasters in U.S. history. Source
Out of 1,195 crew members, only 316 survived after enduring days in shark-infested waters. Source
The memorial honors the crew of the USS Indianapolis and is situated along the Central Canal in downtown Indianapolis. Source
The memorial features a curved wall with the names of the crew members and a granite replica of the ship. Source
The memorial was dedicated on August 2, 1995, marking the 50th anniversary of the ship's sinking. Source
In the film 'Jaws,' the character Quint recounts his experience as a survivor of the USS Indianapolis sinking. Source
