US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea
Other ships in the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group supplied meals and repairs after the destroyer lost propulsion and basic services.
- The USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, drifted for four days without power in the South China Sea last month following a generator failure.
- On July 24, the warship suffered an "engineering casualty involving its generators," leaving the vessel unable to maneuver during routine Indo-Pacific operations.
- Lacking air conditioning and galley services in blistering heat, the crew received cooked meals from the guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls during the power loss.
- Contracted tugboats towed the ship to Subic Bay, Philippines, where personnel from the Ship Repair Facility-Japan Regional Maintenance Center completed repairs by August 8.
- This incident marks the second Pacific Command destroyer to lose power this year, reflecting the heavy strain on the Navy due to global commitments and ongoing operations.
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After a generator failure, the USS Benfold drives four days of maneuverability in the South China Sea. Even toilets and kitchens are affected.
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US Navy destroyer left without power for 4 days in South China Sea
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