The tv program "Ocean of Fear" recounts the sinking of a ship that served as the flagship for who in 1943 and 1944?
USS Indianapolis (CA-35) USS "Indianapolis" (CL/CA-35) was a "Portland"-class heavy cruiser of the United States Navy, named for the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. The vessel served as the flagship for the commander of Scouting Force 1 for eight pre-war years, then as flagship for Admiral Raymond Spruance, in 1943 and 1944, while he commanded the Fifth Fleet in battles across the Central Pacific in World War II.
USS Makin Island (CVE-93) USS "Makin Island" (CVE-93) was an "Casablanca" class escort carrier of the United States Navy. Named for the 1942 Makin raid, she was laid down on 12 January 1944 by Kaiser Shipbuilding Company, Vancouver, Washington; launched 5 April 1944; sponsored by Mrs. B. B. Nichol; and commissioned at Astoria, Oregon, 9 May 1944, Commander W. B. Whaley in command.