The USS Indianapolis was a Portland-class cruiser of the US Navy. Sunk by a Japanese sub, the 900 survivors were at sea for four days before being spotted by a naval Ventura. The character Captain Quint in Jaws was a survivor and famously described his ordeal and his hatred of sharks.
This is a model at the Indiana War Memorial built by William Waldorf.
.JPG "Model of USS Indianapolis")
.JPG "Model of USS Indianapolis")
.JPG "Final mission of USS Indianapolis")
.JPG "PV-1 Venture")
.JPG "PBY Catalina rescuing the survivors of the Indianapolis")
.JPG "Model of USS Indianapolis")
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