Statements (443)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:cruiser
|
| gptkbp:armament |
40 mm Bofors guns
12 × 5 in (127 mm) guns 12 × 5 in guns 9 × 8 in guns 8 × 8 in guns 20 × 20 mm guns 40 × 40 mm guns 20 mm Oerlikon cannons 8 × 8 in (203 mm) guns heavy cruisers 8-inch guns heavy guns heavy guns and torpedoes |
| gptkbp:awards |
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
|
| gptkbp:builder |
gptkb:New_York_Shipbuilding_Corporation
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| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:New_York_Shipbuilding_Corporation
|
| gptkbp:captain |
gptkb:Charles_B._Mc_Vay_III
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Mc_Vay |
| gptkbp:captain's_trial |
controversial and debated
|
| gptkbp:casualties |
879
880 approximately 880 crew members 880 crew members approximately 880 |
| gptkbp:casualty_count |
879
|
| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Portland-class_cruiser
|
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Mc_Vay
|
| gptkbp:commemoration |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis_Survivor_Reunion
Annual memorial service Wreath-laying ceremony Documentary screenings conducted by enthusiasts Community remembrance events Commemoration at sea Educational programs about the sinking Exhibits at naval museums Memorial plaques in various locations Public lectures on naval history Social media commemorations Tributes from veterans organizations Virtual memorials during the pandemic performed to honor the crew. |
| gptkbp:commissioned |
gptkb:1932
November 15, 1932 |
| gptkbp:communication |
reported sinking to naval command
|
| gptkbp:contributed_to_naval_tactics |
influenced submarine warfare strategies
|
| gptkbp:contribution_to_war_effort |
transporting atomic bomb components
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| gptkbp:controversy |
gptkb:court-martial_of_Captain_Mc_Vay
Captain Mc Vay was court-martialed |
| gptkbp:court_martial |
gptkb:Captain_Mc_Vay
Mc Vay |
| gptkbp:crew |
gptkb:Captain_Mc_Vay
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Mc_Vay Indy diverse backgrounds varied backgrounds naval warfare tactics 1,200 personnel officers and enlisted men reunions held survivor reunions intensive naval training included sailors from various backgrounds. intensive naval training. many died from exposure and shark attacks some crew members received medals posthumously |
| gptkbp:crew_capacity |
1,200
1196 1,196 1,196 crew members at commissioning |
| gptkbp:crew's_bravery |
recognized in naval history
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| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
inspired books and films
inspired films and literature inspiration for literature and film inspired books and documentaries inspired various media representations featured in various films and books in American naval history seen in films and literature inspired films and books. |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
appeared in various media
in literature and media referenced in popular media and literature |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of sacrifice
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| gptkbp:decommissioned |
gptkb:1968
1945 1947 December 7, 1945 December 1945 |
| gptkbp:depth |
approximately 18,000 feet
18,000 feet |
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:2017
gptkb:Paul_Allen August 19, 2017 August 19, 1998 ocean explorer Paul Allen |
| gptkbp:discovery |
exploration by Paul Allen
found at a depth of 18,000 feet. 1990 by Paul Allen found in 2017 |
| gptkbp:discovery_year |
August 19, 2017
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| gptkbp:displacement |
9,800 tons
|
| gptkbp:documentary |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_The_Final_Chapter
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_The_Legacy featured in various films featured in various films and shows The USS Indianapolis: The Final Chapter produced about its legacy produced about the sinking |
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
developed around its history
used in naval history education. focused on naval history and ethics. |
| gptkbp:exhibition_history |
displayed in museums
featured in museums. |
| gptkbp:exploration_technology |
submersibles and remotely operated vehicles
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
shark attacks on survivors
largest loss of life at sea in U. S. Navy history one of the worst naval disasters in U. S. history delivering atomic bomb components the largest loss of life at sea in U. S. Navy history. |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
placed at significant locations
located in Indianapolis, Indiana |
| gptkbp:famous_quote |
" The ship was lost, but the crew survived."
" The ship was lost, but the crew was not forgotten." " The ship is sinking!" " The ship was lost, but the men were not forgotten." ' The ship is sinking!' |
| gptkbp:famous_rescue |
gptkb:Operation_Sailor's_Return
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| gptkbp:famous_survivor |
gptkb:Hunter_Scott
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| gptkbp:fate |
sunk
lost at sea sunk by enemy action sunk by submarine sank after being torpedoed sunk by Japanese submarine sunk by submarine torpedoes |
| gptkbp:film |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage
|
| gptkbp:film_appearance |
gptkb:Jaws
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage |
| gptkbp:film_editing |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis:_Men_of_Courage
depicted in the movie ' Jaws'. |
| gptkbp:first_flight |
from San Francisco to Tinian
from Guam to Leyte delivered atomic bomb components to Tinian |
| gptkbp:first_mission_after_commissioning |
patrols in the Caribbean
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| gptkbp:first_published |
gptkb:In_Harm's_Way
|
| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
gptkb:Gold_Medal
recognized for its service and sacrifice |
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
various books and articles
conducted by historians subject of numerous studies and books strategic implications of its sinking naval strategy lessons |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:end_of_World_War_II
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
captured in photographs.
Navy records and reports |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
part of World War II
largest loss of life at sea in U. S. Navy history |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
increased naval safety measures
increased submarine warfare awareness highlighted the dangers of naval warfare. influenced naval policies. |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
remains a cautionary tale.
|
| gptkbp:historical_research |
ongoing studies
conducted by various organizations ongoing investigations into the sinking ongoing studies about the sinking. ongoing studies of the wreck ongoing studies about the sinking |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:World_War_II
one of the most famous shipwrecks symbol of wartime sacrifice first ship sunk after delivering atomic bomb components first ship to be sunk after delivering atomic bomb components first ship to deliver atomic bomb components to Tinian highlighted the dangers of naval warfare. one of the worst naval disasters in U. S. history recognized by the US Navy highlighted in naval history. serves as a cautionary tale in naval history. symbol of naval sacrifice |
| gptkbp:home_port |
gptkb:Guam
gptkb:San_Francisco,_California |
| gptkbp:honors |
awarded several posthumous honors to crew members
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
USS Indianapolis
|
| gptkbp:impact |
into shark behavior and survival at sea
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_naval_history |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_naval_policy |
changes in naval safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_naval_tactics |
analyzed in military studies
|
| gptkbp:impact_on_navy_policy |
led to changes in naval operations and safety measures
|
| gptkbp:influence_on_naval_history |
significant lessons learned from the sinking.
|
| gptkbp:influenced_artists |
In Harm's Way by Doug Stanton
|
| gptkbp:investigates |
gptkb:U._S._Navy_Court_of_Inquiry
gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Mc_Vay_court-martial controversial court-martial of Captain Mc Vay controversial court-martial conducted by the US Navy Mc Vay trial U. S. Navy conducted investigations after sinking controversy over captain's court-martial. controversy over captain's court-martial Navy inquiry published on the sinking and aftermath |
| gptkbp:is_explored_in |
explored by Ocean Exploration Trust
conducted by the research vessel Petrel by oceanographic research vessels |
| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:Jaws
gptkb:The_Last_Stand_of_the_Tin_Can_Sailors The Indianapolis Story The USS Indianapolis: Men of Courage |
| gptkbp:is_targeted_at |
gptkb:Japanese_submarine_I-58
|
| gptkbp:launched |
1931
November 7, 1931 November 15, 1931 |
| gptkbp:legacy |
inspired books and films
naval history inspired books and documentaries cultural references in media inspiration for films and books remains a symbol of naval bravery reminder of wartime sacrifices increased naval safety measures highlighted issues of naval safety remains a symbol of naval sacrifice. lessons in naval warfare |
| gptkbp:legislation |
related to naval safety
|
| gptkbp:length |
610 feet
610 ft (186 m) 610 ft (190 m) |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Philippine_Sea
gptkb:1998 gptkb:2017 gptkb:North_Pacific_Ocean well-preserved near Guam 18° 25′ 00″ N, 127° 44′ 00″ E underwater, discovered in 2017 18°55′ N 127°30′ W 18° 25′ 00″ N, 127° 00′ 00″ E 13° 18′ N, 80° 25′ E 12,000 feet underwater 18° 57′ 30″ N, 28° 55′ 30″ E |
| gptkbp:losses |
one of the largest losses of life at sea.
|
| gptkbp:lost_and_found |
gptkb:Operation_Sea_Rescue
|
| gptkbp:memorials |
gptkb:Arlington_National_Cemetery
gptkb:Indianapolis,_Indiana gptkb:National_Museum_of_the_Pacific_War gptkb:USS_Indianapolis_Memorial held annually various books and films various media and literature annual remembrance events various memorials established held for the crew various documentaries and articles held in honor of the crew held in Indianapolis held annually to honor the crew USS Indianapolis Memorial in Indianapolis, Indiana commemorated in various forms. held for the crew. USS Indianapolis Memorial in Indianapolis held for lost crew members |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
gptkb:World_War_II influenced future naval strategies. |
| gptkbp:mission |
July 16, 1945
transporting atomic bomb components to Tinian delivering atomic bomb components to Tinian delivering components for the atomic bomb transporting atomic bomb components delivered components for atomic bomb deliver components of atomic bomb delivery of atomic bomb components to Tinian transporting atomic bomb parts deliver atomic bomb components delivered components of atomic bomb transporting components for the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima returning from a secret mission |
| gptkbp:mission_before_sinking |
delivered atomic bomb components
|
| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
reminder of wartime losses
|
| gptkbp:name |
gptkb:USS_Indianapolis
|
| gptkbp:naval_awards |
received multiple commendations.
awarded for bravery and service awarded to crew members received for service during the war |
| gptkbp:naval_recognition |
awarded several battle stars.
|
| gptkbp:navy_cross |
awarded to some survivors
|
| gptkbp:nickname |
Indy
|
| gptkbp:notable_awards |
gptkb:Navy_Unit_Commendation
|
| gptkbp:notable_case |
crew's ordeal in the water after sinking
shark attacks during rescue shark attacks on survivors. crew's survival ordeal shark feeding frenzy |
| gptkbp:notable_commanders |
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Mc_Vay
|
| gptkbp:notable_event |
sank after being torpedoed
delivered atomic bomb components shark attacks on survivors shark attack survivors delivery of atomic bomb components shark attacks on survivors after sinking |
| gptkbp:notable_operations |
gptkb:Operation_Crossroads
|
| gptkbp:notable_quote |
by President Harry S. Truman
" We will never forget the Indianapolis." |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:I-58
gptkb:6 gptkb:United_States_Navy gptkb:Japanese_submarine_I-58 significant loss of life a significant chapter in naval history. part of U. S. Navy lore. I-58 submarine |
| gptkbp:ocean_depth |
approximately 18,000 feet
|
| gptkbp:operated_by |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
|
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Navy
gptkb:World_War_II |
| gptkbp:post_war_career |
served in the Pacific Theater
increased naval awareness increased naval safety measures |
| gptkbp:post-war_investigations |
led to changes in naval protocols
naval inquiries into the sinking |
| gptkbp:preserved_by |
located at a depth of about 18,000 feet
|
| gptkbp:propulsion |
four propellers
|
| gptkbp:public_interest |
remains high
remains a topic of interest. increased awareness of naval history remains a topic of fascination and study renewed interest in the 1990s |
| gptkbp:public_perception |
of naval warfare and safety protocols
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
gptkb:naval_warfare
|
| gptkbp:recommissioned |
gptkb:1968
1951 |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte_Gulf
shark attacks on survivors shark feeding frenzy shark attacks during rescue operations |
| gptkbp:related_to |
naval history
|
| gptkbp:research |
conducted on the sinking
conducted on the sinking and aftermath |
| gptkbp:research_expeditions |
conducted by various organizations
|
| gptkbp:resting_place |
gptkb:Philippine_Sea
gptkb:website ocean floor underwater wreck site underwater wreck wreck site in the Philippine Sea remains are protected by the U. S. Navy wreck site in the ocean |
| gptkbp:result |
investigation into the sinking.
extensive search operations after sinking |
| gptkbp:reunion |
held annually
annual gatherings held annually for decades after the war held annually for decades annual gatherings of survivors |
| gptkbp:role_in_naval_history |
gptkb:significant
|
| gptkbp:served_in |
gptkb:World_War_II
Pacific Theater |
| gptkbp:service |
1932-11-15
1945-07-30 |
| gptkbp:service_frequency |
1932-1945
|
| gptkbp:service_history |
served in the Pacific Theater
|
| gptkbp:shark_attacks |
occurred after sinking
|
| gptkbp:shark_survivor_stories |
multiple accounts
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| gptkbp:sinking_historical_significance |
remains a cautionary tale in naval history
|
| gptkbp:sinking_impact_on_navy |
led to changes in naval operations
|
| gptkbp:sinking_repercussions |
public outcry for accountability
|
| gptkbp:sinking_survivor_stories |
documented in various media
|
| gptkbp:sister_ship |
gptkb:USS_Portland
USS Portland. |
| gptkbp:speed |
32 knots
|
| gptkbp:squadrons |
gptkb:cruiser
|
| gptkbp:sunk |
gptkb:Philippine_Sea
gptkb:court-martial_of_Captain_Mc_Vay gptkb:Japanese_submarine_I-58 July 30, 1945 annual memorial services 1945-07-30 naval policy changes naval safety regulations torpedo attack remains a cautionary tale. Navy's inquiry into the sinking increased naval safety measures torpedoed by Japanese submarine I-58 led to changes in naval protocols led to changes in naval safety torpedoed by Japanese submarine led to changes in naval protocol. torpedoed by I-58 |
| gptkbp:survivor_recognition |
awards and honors
honored in various ceremonies. |
| gptkbp:survivor_reunion |
held annually
held annually. |
| gptkbp:survivor_story |
shark attacks
shark attacks during rescue |
| gptkbp:survivor's_memoirs |
published and shared
|
| gptkbp:survivors |
gptkb:Hunter_Scott
gptkb:Captain_Charles_Mc_Vay gptkb:Admiral_William_H._P._Blandy 317 316 shark attacks documented accounts August 2, 1945 many survivors shared their experiences conducted for historical records documented in various media documented in books and films shared in interviews published in books 316 crew members documented in various interviews Captain Mc Vay's trial documented for historical records many survivors recounted harrowing experiences accounts of survival and rescue accounts of the sinking. conducted for historical records. efforts to clear Mc Vay's name many crew members faced shark attacks accounts of survival and tragedy testimonies of horror 317 crew members |
| gptkbp:team |
search and rescue operations
ongoing since discovery conducted by the U. S. Navy remains were discovered in 1998 exploration by Ocean Exploration Trust ongoing exploration and preservation ongoing interest from historians and explorers |
| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Porter-class_cruiser
gptkb:Portland-class_cruiser gptkb:cruiser |
| gptkbp:was_torpedoed_by |
gptkb:Japanese_submarine_I-58
|
| gptkbp:witnesses |
few survivors
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:In_Harm's_Way
gptkb:USS_Houston |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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