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In the January 2021, Legacy launched a new program for Student Members, ages 5 to 18. Twelve students joined as inaugural members and have been off to a strong start. These young members are actively involved in learning about the ship and sharing her story.
The USS Indianapolis was a heavy cruiser that delivered secret components for the atomic bomb to Tinian Island in August 1945. On its return voyage, a Japanese submarine sank it.
The IRS has classified USS Indianapolis CA-35 Legacy Organization as a public charity under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our employer identification number is 82-5498677. In order for membership forms to be processed, payment must be received within 30 days of completing this online form.
28 lip 2013 · USS Indianapolis was sunk in the Pacific Ocean in the final weeks of WWII. A survivor describes how the sharks circled until their rescuers arrived days later.
The author of In Harm’s Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors reflects on what we can learn from the ordeal endured by the cruiser’s sailors. By Doug Stanton
USS Indianapolis (CA-35) was a Portland-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, named for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. Launched in 1931, it was the flagship for the commander of Scouting Force 1 for eight years, then flagship for Admiral Raymond Spruance from 1943 to 1945 while he commanded the Fifth Fleet in battles across the ...
29 lip 2020 · Indianapolis: The True Story of the Worst Sea Disaster in U.S. Naval History and the Fifty-Year Fight to Exonerate an Innocent Man. Join best-selling authors Lynn Vincent and Sara Vladic who tell the story of the USS Indianapolis, her crew, and their illustrious battle history.
