USS Indianapolis Jaws History | Jim Belcher Jr. and Jaws Prequel The Book of Quint author Ryan Dacko

Jaws brings the story of the USS Indianapolis and the 316 survivors to a new generation with a new prequel book.

Son of survivor James Belcher Sr, Jim Belcher Jr. takes us through more of the story that wasn't included in the famous Robert Shaw monologue in Jaws - like the Kamikaze attack that sent the Indianapolis on its path toward history.

Author Ryan Dacko uses best-seller The Book of Quint, a Jaws prequel novel, to show how Quint's character can pass the legacy of the Indianapolis to the next generation in 2026 and beyond.

Presentation from Zionsville, Indiana July 29, 2026 at American Legion Post 79

00:00 USS Indianapolis History

00:33 Kamikaze Attack to Start it All.

02:40 Survivors Guilt

05:55 Surviving in the water with Sharks

08:28 Why was Indianapolis Picked for the Secret Mission?

11:21 How was Indianapolis sunk by i58 Japanese Submarine

18:53 Captain McVay Court Marshal

19:34 History of Survivor James Belcher Sr.