Surviving the Pearl Harbor Nightmare: Three Sailors’ 16 Days of Horror on the USS West Virginia

The Pearl Harbor Nightmare: How Three Sailors Faced 16 Days of Horror in the USS West Virginia | Full ASMR Documentary

Discover the chilling true story of the USS West Virginia, a Colorado-class battleship, and the incredible bravery of three sailors who faced 16 days of horror trapped inside the sinking ship during the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941.

As the first wave of Japanese planes unleashed a surprise attack on the U.S. naval base, the West Virginia was hit with a barrage of torpedoes and bombs, causing massive damage and trapping the sailors inside. With only a small air pocket, limited supplies, and no way of communicating with the outside world, the three sailors endured unimaginable suffering as they waited for rescue or a miracle.

Despite their courage and sacrifice, none of the trapped sailors survived, and their bodies were recovered months later when the ship was finally raised and repaired. The story of the three sailors has since become a testament to their bravery and the sacrifices made by the thousands of heroes who lost their lives during the Pearl Harbor attack.

**Source:** [History.com – The Attack on Pearl Harbor](https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/pearl-harbor)