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CNN.com - Author Doug Stanton and USS Indianapolis
Interview with Doug Stanton and Giles McCoy. Doug Stanton is the author of "In Harm's Way", the story of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis. Giles McCoy is a survivor of the USS Indianapolis that sunk on July 30, 1945 after being hit by a Japanese torpedo in the South Pacific.
Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships
Entry for the USS Indianapolis details the ships construction, early missions, and final mission to Tinian.
Doug Stanton
"In Harm's Way: The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis and the Extraordinary Story of Its Survivors." Survivor's accounts, discussion forum, and video clips.
eHistory.com
Recollections of Captain Charles B. McVay, III, USN, Commanding Officer of USS Indianapolis (CA-35) which was sunk by Japanese submarine I-58 on 30 July 1045 near the Philippines.
Great White Fleet
Memorial site. Ship history, biography of her captain, crew listing, and photos.
Indiana Historical Society
USS Indianapolis history, and link to listing of the Society's records related to the ship, years 1898-1991.
Kathleen Teschke
Tribute to William Solomon Jr., Seaman 2nd class, Lost At Sea.
Naval Historical Center
Original documents, Navy press releases, photographs, testimony by Captain McVay and Commander Hashimoto, list of recommended published works, and information on ordering microfiche of documents.
Naval Reserve Association
Article about the U.S. Navy awarding the Navy Unit Commendation Medal to the crew of the torpedoed World War II cruiser USS INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35) and will "modifying" its captain's court-martial.
NavSource Online
Facts and images.
Quint's Monologue in the movie Jaws
The text of Quint's story about surviving the USS Indianapolis.
TexasEscapes.com
Survivor's account by Seaman First Class Loel Dene L.D. Cox.
The History Source
Overview article of the Indy sinking, by Tenna Perry.
The Search for the USS Indianapolis
Discovery Channel site for television program of the same name, has details of the last voyage, the stories of the crew members, the trial of Captain McVey, and notes from the expedition to find the wreck.
The U.S.S. Indianapolis -- Tragedy Amid Triumph
Thesis by LCdr. C.R. Woodward, USMC, Marine Corps University Command and Staff College.
Tribute to Thomas McNabb
Biography of Thomas McNabb, JR., Fireman 2nd class on the USS Indianapolis (CA35), Lost At Sea on July 30, 1945.
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
A memorial site with photographs of the ship and crew, links, the ships history, and crew listing.
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
Official site of the USS Indianapolis Survivor's Organization. Ship history, stories, and photos.
USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Memorial Branch 130, FLA.
Details and information about this FRA branch including contact details, a brief history and meeting notes.