So You Heard About the USS Indianapolis? Big Yikes. But How Many Guys Actually Made It Out?
The USS Indianapolis, a ship that delivered a little package of doom (one of those atomic bombs that ended WWII), also went down in a rather spectacular (and tragic) way. But hey, let's not focus on the whole "sunk by a Japanese submarine" part. Let's talk survivors, baby!
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From Shiny Ship to Fish Food... Almost.
Out of the roughly 1,200 sailors on board, around 300 went down with the ship. The rest? Well, let's just say they found themselves playing a real-life game of "Sharknado: Open Ocean Edition." No life rafts, little to no food or water, and enough sharks to make a dentist nervous. Not exactly a recipe for a relaxing afternoon.
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Four Days of Fun in the Sun (Not Really)
Believe it or not, it took a whole four days before anyone even noticed these guys were missing! Four days of being chum bait under the scorching sun. Finally, a patrol plane spotted them, and let's just say the pickings were slim. Out of the original 900 or so who were bobbing around, only 316 made it out alive. Rough times.
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Fun Fact: The delay in finding the survivors is a whole other story filled with finger-pointing and blame. Let's just say communication wasn't exactly their strong suit back then.
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So, How Many Really Survived?
The big bold answer is 316! That's it. Out of over 1,100 sailors, only a little over a quarter made it out of that watery grave. A true testament to human resilience (and maybe a little bit of luck).
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How To FAQs: You Never Know When This Info Might Be Handy (Probably Not, But Hey!)
How to Survive Being Lost at Sea (Like the Indianapolis Crew, But Hopefully Not): Let's be honest, this situation isn't exactly ideal for a casual hangout. But if you do find yourself in the drink, here are some super basic tips:
- Stay Calm: Panicking will burn more energy. You need all your strength, dude.
- Stick Together: There's safety in numbers (and maybe you can scare away some sharks with a good group yell).
- Ration!: Any water or food you have needs to last. Don't chug that canteen in five minutes.
- Signal for Help: Use anything you can - mirrors, flares, even your best SOS Morse code skills with a flashlight.
Disclaimer: I am not a survival expert. If you are ever lost at sea, please consult a professional (like, you know, the Coast Guard).
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