The Jack Carr Channel Exclusive First Listen: CRY HAVOC — Chapter 1
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Sep 17, 2025 Dive into the gripping world of Cold War tensions as the USS Pueblo faces a perilous takeover by North Korean forces. Experience the harrowing moment that propels Tom Reece into a web of war and espionage. The chilling setting on the Sea of Japan sets the stage for a naval standoff that could tip the world into chaos. Narrated by the legendary Ray Porter, you’ll feel the icy grip of history and the bittersweet sacrifices made in the face of betrayal. Get ready for a thrilling narrative filled with danger and intrigue!
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Converted Freighter Turned Spy Ship
- The USS Pueblo was an Army-built freighter repurposed as a covert signals-intelligence ship under Operation Click Beetle.
- Commander Pete Bucher commanded a lightly armed, retrofitted vessel with a cramped SOD Hut and inexperienced protocols.
Mission Without Proper Contingencies
- The Pueblo's mission lacked clear contingency protocols and reliable destruction methods for classified gear.
- That institutional gap raised the ship's vulnerability during hostile encounters near adversary coasts.
Improvised Destruction Tools
- Commander Bucher bought a tiny incinerator from the crew rec fund because his requests for destruction systems were ignored.
- The stove was inadequate for the mountains of classified documents aboard the Pueblo.
