Out of the Depths

An Unforgettable WWII Story of Survival, Courage, and the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

By: Edgar Harrell, David Harrell USMC

Narrated by: Eric Martin

July 30, 1945 - The USS Indianapolis and its 1,196-man crew is making its way toward a small island in the South Pacific. The ship is sailing unescorted, assured by headquarters the waters are safe. It is midnight, and Marine Edgar Harrell and several others have sacked out on deck rather than spend the night in their hot and muggy quarters below. Fresh off a top-secret mission to deliver uranium for the atomic bombs that would ultimately end World War II, they are unaware their ship is being watched. Minutes later, six torpedoes are slicing toward the Indy.

For five horrifying days and nights after their ship went down, Harrell and his shipmates had to fend for themselves in the open seas. Plagued by dehydration, exposure, saltwater poisoning, and shark attacks, their numbers were cruelly depleted before they were miraculously rescued. This is one man's story of courage, ingenuity, and faith in God's providence in the midst of the worst naval disaster in US history.

©2014 Edgar Harrell and David Harrell (P)2016 Tantor

Horrific and harrowing. But heroes will always take the day.

Nothing to dislike, about the book, the us government however, is another question entirely.i wish things had different for these men, there are too many stories of the us government however abandoning their own men.

Not a bad account

Would you listen to Out of the Depths again? Why?

Probably not. The story is a little choppy. Too many religious tangents. Yes, I am a very religious person, but this book is pretty stilted in trying to mix the story with religion. Unbroken achieves this well, this book did not.

What did you like best about this story?

Human courage on display.

What does Eric Martin bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Good narration.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No.

fantastic book ! Must read and refer !!!

Highly inspiring must read and recommend to family and friends. This story must be kept living for history sake...

Fantastic

I had the owner and privilege of meeting this man during a banquet! The story he told, then, was so moving! I could not wait to read his book! Thank the Lord for saving such a wonderful man!

A Marine’s Testament to the Glory of God

Aside from being quite an hIstorical account of the USS Indianapolis, its journey and demise during WW II, the story is told by a faithful and unashamed Christian who is also a United States Marine. A study of God’s work in tragedy and triumph. Thank you to the authors for a well-written testimony, superbly read by the narrator.