Old US warship deliberately sunk during training off Scotland
Summary
The US Navy sank the old warship USS Klakring during a training exercise off Scotland's west coast. The ship was cleaned carefully to protect the environment before being hit by a missile and torpedo and sinking in the North Atlantic.Key Facts
- USS Klakring is a retired US warship, active from 1983 to 2013.
- It was deliberately sunk about 170 miles off the Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
- The sinking took place during Exercise Atlantic Thunder 2026 with US and UK forces.
- The ship was hit by a missile from USS Paul Ignatius and a torpedo from USS Massachusetts.
- The US Navy cleaned the ship thoroughly to remove pollutants before sinking it.
- The exercise checked for nearby whales and dolphins to prevent harm.
- Sinking old ships like this helps train military forces and creates new habitats for marine life.
- The ship was named after Rear Adm Thomas B Klakring, a decorated World War Two submarine commander.
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