Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
survivors faced shark attacks
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| gptkbp:analyzes |
conducted by the US Navy
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| gptkbp:casualties |
documented in various media
316 crew members approximately 880 crew members provide insight into the tragedy shared in interviews and books |
| gptkbp:caused_by |
torpedo attack by Japanese submarine I-58
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| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Charles_B._Mc_Vay_III
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
devastating for the families of the lost crew members
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| gptkbp:crew |
included survival techniques
many were lost at sea |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
featured in documentaries and films
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| gptkbp:date |
July 30, 1945
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
was a Portland-class cruiser
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| gptkbp:depth |
approximately 18,000 feet
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| gptkbp:documentary |
produced about the event
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| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The ship was lost, but the crew was not forgotten."
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| gptkbp:filmography |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage
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| gptkbp:first_published |
In Harm's Way by Doug Stanton
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| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
examined in military history studies
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| gptkbp:historical_event |
preserved in naval archives
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| gptkbp:historical_impact |
led to changes in naval protocol
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
remains a topic of interest for historians.
one of the worst naval disasters in US history |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Sinking of USS Indianapolis
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| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis_Memorial
held to commemorate the event established in honor of the crew held in Indianapolis |
| gptkbp:launched |
1931
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| gptkbp:legacy |
remains controversial
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Philippine_Sea
in 1998 |
| gptkbp:losses |
by a Japanese submarine
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| gptkbp:military_branch |
conducted search and rescue operations
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| gptkbp:military_strategy |
discussed in military strategy contexts
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| gptkbp:mission |
delivering components for the atomic bomb
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| gptkbp:notable_event |
delivering atomic bomb components to Tinian
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| gptkbp:notable_ships |
led to improved safety measures
controversial court-martial of Captain Mc Vay is a significant case study |
| gptkbp:predators |
occurred during the waiting period for rescue
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| gptkbp:public_awareness |
increased due to media coverage
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| gptkbp:reunion |
held annually
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| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:cruiser
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| gptkbp:team |
conducted by the research vessel Petrel
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