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World Service,23 Jan 2013,9 mins

The Capture of USS Pueblo

Witness History

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Forty-five years ago an American spy ship was captured by North Korean forces. The crew of USS Pueblo were held for almost a year, but they found small ways to resist. 'Skip' Carl Schumacher, a 24 year-old 1st Lieutenant, who was on board USS Pueblo, describes their ordeal. Photo: USS Pueblo's crew taken by North Korean military.

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