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Podcast: Plausibly Live - The Dave Bowman Show
Episode: DDH - Torpedoman 2nd Class Henry Breault
Description: In today’s riveting episode of Dave Does History
on Bill Mick Live, Dave Bowman takes us back to October 28/29, 1923, to recount the harrowing tale of the USS O-5 submarine disaster. In the murky waters of the Panama Canal, the O-5 collided with a freighter and quickly sank, trapping crew members beneath the waves. Torpedoman Second Class Henry Breault’s courageous decision to dive back into the sinking vessel to rescue a trapped comrade would become the stuff of legend—and earn him the Medal of Honor.
Dave explores the bravery, sacrifice, and incredible story of survival in a w...