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USS Indianapolis torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine

The heavy cruiser USS Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and sank in the Philippine Sea, resulting in the loss of hundreds of crew and leaving many survivors stranded at sea.

USS Indianapolis torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine

The sinking produced one of the worst U.S. naval disasters of World War II, leading to significant loss of life, later inquiries into naval procedures and communication failures, and lasting historical and military repercussions.

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