Shakes Off Twin Suicide Attack Okinawa -- Twice hit by suicide planes in action near Mae Shima off Okinawa on April 12, 1945, the minelayer USS Lindsey stayed afloat despite loss of more than 60 feet of bow and forward hull section. With front half of ship twisted beyond recognition, the Lindsey plows her way through the water shortly after attack fifty men were killed and 57 wounded in twin attacks. July 9, 1945. (Photo by ACME).