The Young Man's Search for Justice for the USS Indianapolis

In July 1945, the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine, killing nearly 900 men. For decades, the survivors of the ship were denied justice, as the Navy refused to acknowledge the negligence that led to the sinking. But one young man, Hunter Scott, was determined to change that.

Left for Dead: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the USS Indianapolis

by Ruben Ygua

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	397 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
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Scott was just a teenager when he first learned about the Indianapolis disaster. He was immediately drawn to the story of the survivors, who had been left to fend for themselves in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean. Scott was shocked by the Navy's lack of accountability for the sinking, and he vowed to do whatever he could to get justice for the victims.

Scott spent years researching the Indianapolis disaster. He interviewed survivors, reviewed declassified documents, and built a compelling case that the Navy had been negligent in its handling of the ship. In 2000, Scott filed a lawsuit against the Navy on behalf of the survivors. The lawsuit alleged that the Navy had failed to provide the Indianapolis with adequate protection, and that it had failed to properly rescue the survivors after the sinking.

The Navy initially fought Scott's lawsuit, but it eventually agreed to settle the case in 2001. The settlement included a formal apology from the Navy, as well as a $10 million payment to the survivors. Scott's victory was a major victory for the survivors of the Indianapolis, and it helped to ensure that the Navy would never again be able to ignore its responsibility to its sailors.

Scott's story is an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference. He never gave up on his quest for justice, even when the odds seemed stacked against him. His victory is a reminder that we all have a responsibility to stand up for what is right, no matter how difficult it may seem.

The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

The USS Indianapolis was a heavy cruiser that was commissioned in 1931. The ship served in the Pacific during World War II, and it played a key role in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. On July 30, 1945, the Indianapolis was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. The ship sank in just 12 minutes, and nearly 900 men were killed.

The survivors of the Indianapolis were left to fend for themselves in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean. They were forced to swim for days, and many of them died from exposure, dehydration, or shark attacks. Only 316 men survived the ordeal.

The sinking of the Indianapolis was a tragedy that could have been avoided. The Navy had failed to provide the ship with adequate protection, and it had failed to properly rescue the survivors after the sinking. Scott's lawsuit helped to hold the Navy accountable for its negligence, and it ensured that the victims of the Indianapolis would never be forgotten.

The Young Man's Search for Justice

Hunter Scott was born in 1959. He grew up in a military family, and he was always fascinated by history. When he was a teenager, he first learned about the Indianapolis disaster. He was immediately drawn to the story of the survivors, and he was shocked by the Navy's lack of accountability for the sinking.

Scott vowed to do whatever he could to get justice for the victims of the Indianapolis. He spent years researching the disaster, and he built a compelling case that the Navy had been negligent in its handling of the ship. In 2000, Scott filed a lawsuit against the Navy on behalf of the survivors.

The Navy initially fought Scott's lawsuit, but it eventually agreed to settle the case in 2001. The settlement included a formal apology from the Navy, as well as a $10 million payment to the survivors. Scott's victory was a major victory for the survivors of the Indianapolis, and it helped to ensure that the Navy would never again be able to ignore its responsibility to its sailors.

Scott's story is an inspiring example of how one person can make a difference. He never gave up on his quest for justice, even when the odds seemed stacked against him. His victory is a reminder that we all have a responsibility to stand up for what is right, no matter how difficult it may seem.

Left for Dead: A Young Man's Search for Justice for the USS Indianapolis

by Ruben Ygua

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	397 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	224 pages

FREE