USS Indianapolis Film Questions

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What was the primary mission of the USS Indianapolis in the film?

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Delivering atomic bomb components to Tinian Island

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Who was the commanding officer of the USS Indianapolis?

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Captain Charles McVay

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Which Japanese submarine was responsible for torpedoing the USS Indianapolis? Options: I-58, I-45, U-571, I-16

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I-58

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How many torpedoes hit the USS Indianapolis, causing it to sink?

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Two

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Approximately how many crew members were aboard the USS Indianapolis when it was attacked?

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1,196

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What major danger did the survivors face while stranded in the ocean?

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Shark attacks

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How many days did the survivors spend in the water before being rescued?

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4 days

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Why was there a delay in the rescue of the USS Indianapolis crew?

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The ship’s mission was top secret, and no one was expecting them

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The USS Indianapolis survivors were finally discovered by:

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a passing aircraft that noticed them

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What happened to Captain McVay after the USS Indianapolis sank?

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He was court-martialed for failing to evade the attack