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  1. May 13th, 2002, 10:20 AM #1
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    USS Indianapolis

     
    Anyone here know the story of that ship??

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    What DOESN'T the government cover up?? jeez
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  2. May 13th, 2002, 01:04 PM #2
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    Government cover up?

    I suggest the book "Fatal Voyage" Pnulished a while back the author escapes me. Tells the story of the Indianapolis. They actuaklly court-martialed the captain of the ship and had the Japanesse commander of the sub that sank it testify.

    I strongly suggest the reading of that book. It is a riveting, horrible tale that few are aware of.
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  3. May 13th, 2002, 03:12 PM #3
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    Well, what I actually meant by cover up is the fact that they blamed it all on the Captain... what a crock.
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  4. May 13th, 2002, 03:20 PM #4
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    Cruez - yup, u're right......they needed a scapegoat.

    I watched the show on the History and/or Discovery channel on this...

    Didn't the captain later commit suicide?
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  5. May 13th, 2002, 03:35 PM #5
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    Yup, In 1968..
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  6. May 13th, 2002, 04:13 PM #6
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    This is a totally riveting and gut-wrenching story. If you haven't read it, you should. Aside from the controversial charges against the captain, this tale is an American legend of the first stripe.
    Beware the Penguinator!
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