70 years ago today: The Indianapolis docks at Tinian, unloads the non-nuclear Little Boy bomb parts, as well as the U-235 projectile piece.
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@wellerstein I only recently learned that the U-235 was delivered by the Indianapolis, which was sunk by a sub four days later.
@GWilliamThomas It can seem like they only just delivered it in time, otherwise.
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@wellerstein A very good point; though, do you know if the Indianapolis was escorted en route to Tinian anyway? -
@GWilliamThomas I don't think it was. For the trip to Tinian it was considered a safe and fast route.
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