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Written by a boat officer from the USS Indianapolis who helped rescue survivors from the sea after the USS INDY was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The author dedicated the book to the men of the USS Bassett, who helped rescue the Indy survivors from sharks, sun, hallucinations of the sea...
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LCDR Ret. USNR, served in WWII 1941-1946; served in Korean War 1951-1952. Graduate Michigan State University. Past President Richmond Council U.S. Naval League. Numerous television and public speaking engagements relate to Naval History and this episode in particular. Previously published "Richmond, Home of the Confederate Navy". Has appeared on A&E and the History Channel programs related to the sinking of the Indianapolis.
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- PublisherL. Peter Wren
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0962208442
- ISBN 13 9780962208447
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages193
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Those In Peril On The Sea: USS Bassett rescues 152 survivors of the USS Indianapolis
Published by
L. Peter Wren, 1999
ISBN 10: 0962208442
ISBN 13: 9780962208447
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Hardcover. Condition: Collectible Very Good. First Edition. Support Small Business by buying this book! Signed and inscribed by Author. No marks noted in text. Binding is tight and square. No jacket as issued. Gently read if at all. . . . . Written by a boat officer from the USS Indianapolis who helped rescue survivors from the sea after the USS INDY was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945. The author dedicated the book to the men of the USS Bassett, who helped rescue the Indy survivors from sharks, sun, hallucinations of the sea. . . . . . . . TIPPED IN TO THE INSIDE OF THE BACK COVER (with the following text added to the margin): *A copy of the USS Bassettās log showing the ship's entry into the harbor off Samar Island of the Philippine Islands at 0419 am on 43 August 1945. The log has been declassified and released for distribution. This copy was procured by L. Peter Wren from the National Archives, Washington DC. The copy of this log will enable the reader to learn the manes of the survivors recovered by the Bassett Crew. The last two names unfortunately did not survive the five days in the water. The Bassett arrived on the scene at 13:30 midnight on the 3rd of August, recovered 152 men by 0556 am of that morning and departed the tragic area by o600 am on 3 August 1945. The USS Indy was sunk on 30 July 1945 at 12:14 am. Of a 1197 crew only 317 survived.*. Signed By Author. Seller Inventory # 115709
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Those In Peril On The Sea: USS Bassett rescues 152 survivors of the USS Indianapolis
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ISBN 10: 0962208442
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. A fine copy in pictorial boards without a DJ as issued. Probable 1st printing with no additional printings listed. Inscribed, personalized, dated in the year of publication and signed by the author on the title page. Illustrated. 8vo; 193 pages. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 29778
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Those In Peril On The Sea: USS Bassett rescues 152 survivors of the USS Indianapolis
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ISBN 10: 0962208442
ISBN 13: 9780962208447
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. Inscribed by author on title page in black ink "Best Wishes, L. Peter Wren" (not addressed to any person). Stated First Edition, Second Printing. Appears unread. The pages are clean and crisp with no bent corners or markings, no remainder mark. Boards are solid, and the spine is square and tight. No DJ as issued. The book is in excellent condition inside and out. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed. Seller Inventory # 098577
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