USS Indianapolis Legacy of Victory

Letter from the Governor

Letter from the Mayor of Indianapolis

Letter from Richard Lugar

Letter from Senator Young

Letter from Senator Braun

Letter from Congressman Visclosky

Letter from Congressman Banks

Letter from Congressman Baird

Letter from Congresswoman Brooks

Letter from Congressman Pence

Letter from Congressman Bucshon

Letter from Mitch Daniels

Quick Facts:

  • Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship
  • Built in Marinette, Wisconsin
  • Displacement: 3500 metric tons
  • Length: 378.3 ft.
  • Width: 57.4 ft.
  • Draft: 13.0 ft.

About the USS Indianapolis Commissioning

A commissioning is a ceremonial joining of a ship and her namesake. Our committee seeks to give the Indianapolis a grand send off as she joins the world’s most powerful Navy and takes her place among the fleet. Funding is necessary in providing a financial means to conduct a proper commissioning of the ship and to build a strong relationship with and support for the crew.

Join us in honoring the USS Indianapolis and her crew — this is your chance to become an honorary plankholder of the newest named ship recognizing the rich military heritage of the Indiana state capitol.

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Commissioning Live Stream

USS Indianapolis Acceptance Trials

About the Commissioning Committee

The commissioning committee invites you to be a part of history — contribute and celebrate the commissioning of USS Indianapolis LCS 17. Our committee is made of volunteers from around Indiana dedicated to help honor our state capitol's newest namesake ship.

The USS Indianapolis Commissioning Committee, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) corporation and all donations are tax deductible.

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