USS Benfold went days without power in the South China Sea
Summary
The USS Benfold, a U.S. Navy destroyer, lost power for four days in the South China Sea due to an engineering problem. The ship has been repaired and returned to normal operations, and no crew members were hurt during the incident.Key Facts
- The USS Benfold lost power for four days last month.
- The power loss affected plumbing, meals, toilets, and air conditioning onboard.
- The ship was located in the South China Sea during the power failure.
- Other military assets protected the Benfold while it had no power.
- The ship received food support from another Navy cruiser and was towed to Subic Bay in the Philippines for repairs.
- Repairs were completed by August 7, and the ship resumed normal activities after that.
- The incident was not made public until nearly a month later.
- There are concerns about conditions on other U.S. Navy ships deployed overseas, such as the USS Abraham Lincoln.
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