Witness History: Archive 2013 - The Capture of USS Pueblo

The Capture of USS Pueblo

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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.


Published on Wednesday, 23rd January 2013.

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