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Who was responsible for the Bonhomme Richard fire?
Ryan Sawyer Mays
Seaman Apprentice Ryan Sawyer Mays, a member of the ship’s crew, has been accused of starting the fire that destroyed the $2 billion warship.
Oct. 20, 2021, at 2:19 p.m. WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Navy investigation released on Wednesday found that a fire aboard a warship last year, which was caused by arson, was preventable and that a series of failures after it started led to the destruction of the ship.
How many ships have been named Bonhomme Richard?
Five ships
Five ships of the United States Navy have borne the name Bonhomme Richard or Bon Homme Richard (pronounced [bɔnɔm ʁi.ʃaʁ]), the French language equivalent of “Goodman Richard”. The name is in reference to American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin.
What happened to the USS Bon Homme?
USS Bonhomme Richard’s destruction after fire caused by repeated failures, Navy says. A Navy investigation into the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard concluded that although the July 2020 fire is believed to be arson, “the ship was lost due to an inability to extinguish the fire.”
What happened at the USS Bonhomme Richard fire?
The US Navy has launched an investigation into a massive blaze aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard that took four days to put out. The fire aboard the US aircraft carrier on 12 July in San Diego, where the Bonhomme is docked, injured at least 40 sailors and 23 civilians.
What’s happening with the USS Normandy?
Soon, Federal and Navy firefighters descended upon the massive amphibious assault ship, fighting the flames for more than 24 hours now in an effort to bring the blaze under control. Despite a number of injuries, no fatalities have been reported and the ship itself is said to be considered salvageable despite the extensive damage.
Are there any injuries from the Navy ship fire?
None of the injuries are life-threatening, the Navy said. The Navy said that the large quantities of water poured into the hull to fight the fire had caused the ship to list toward both port and starboard sides.
What time did the San Diego fire department respond to 9/11?
At 8:30 a.m. federal and Navy firefighters responded to a request for assistance from the crew on board, and 30 minutes later, at 9 a.m., the San Diego Fire Department was contacted to assist.