US Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for four days in the Pacific
Summary
A U.S. Navy destroyer called USS Benfold lost power for four days in the Pacific Ocean due to generator problems. The ship's crew had no water, meals, toilets, or air conditioning during this time, and the ship was later towed to the Philippines for repairs.Key Facts
- The USS Benfold broke down on July 24 and lost power for four days.
- About 300 sailors were aboard the ship during this time.
- The crew did not have access to drinking water, meals, functioning toilets, or air conditioning while powerless.
- No crew members were injured during the incident.
- Help came from the USS Robert Smalls, which provided meals to the Benfold crew.
- The Benfold was towed to Subic Bay in the Philippines for repairs, arriving on July 28.
- The ship left port on August 8 with all systems working normally again.
- This event raised concerns about living conditions and supply issues on U.S. Navy ships during ongoing conflicts.
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