Amphibious Assault Ships: Wasp Class

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AV-8B Harrier II Flight Ops...Wasp Class LHD USS Essex,Eastern Pacific,April 28th 2020.
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UPDATED: 18 Sailors Injured, Explosion Reported in USS Bonhomme Richard Fire
By: Sam LaGrone
July 12, 2020 2:35 PM • Updated: July 12, 2020 4:25 PM
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USS Bonhomme RIchard (LHD-6) on July 12, 2020 as a fire rages aboard. Image via CBS 8

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USS Bonhomme Richard Fire

An interesting article in Forbes under the title:-
USS Bonhomme Richard Burns, Likely A Victim Of Lax Fire Safety Practices

Jul 12, 2020,07:15pm EDT
USS Bonhomme Richard Burns, Likely A Victim Of Lax Fire Safety Practices
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A massive fire, likely caused by lax fire safety practices during pier-side maintenance, is currently ravaging USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6), one of America’s 10 big-deck amphibious assault ships currently in the fleet. These vessels are intended to be an integral part in holding the line against a resurgent China, and the loss of this multi-billion dollar ship—which appears likely—will be felt throughout the fleet.

The fire, reported at approximately 8:30 AM on Sunday, July 12th, is, seven hours later, still burning, and could yet burn for some time. The ship, undergoing a maintenance availability, had about 160 sailors aboard at the time of the incident. Eighteen have reportedly been sent to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

While the extent of the damage is unknown, the fire has been intense enough to buckle structural steel and melt the tires on vehicles parked on the flight deck. Given the extent of the damage, the ship will, at a minimum, be out of service for years, and may well be written off as a total loss.

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USS Bonhomme Richard's Bridge Engulfed In Flames As Fire Rages Into The Night (Updated)
By Tyler Rogoway July 13, 2020


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The USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) continued to burn after the sun had set in San Diego. It now appears that the fire has migrated to the ship's island superstructure with its bridge seen engulfed in flames, which is a very bad thing. Additional large booms were also heard as the blaze continued to rage aboard some 14 hours after it started.

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UPDATED 9:30 a.m. July 13, 2020: USS Bonhomme Richard Fire

Story Number: NNS200712-01Release Date: 7/12/2020 6:46:00 PM
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WASHINGTON (NNS) -- UPDATED 9:30 a.m. July 13, 2020:

Firefighting teams continue operations on board USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Fifty-seven personnel, both U.S. Navy Sailors and civilians, have been treated for minor injuries including heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Of those, five remain hospitalized for observation and are currently in stable condition.
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200712-N-MJ716-0498 SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2020)

A fire continues to be fought into the evening on board the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at Naval Base San Diego, July 12. On the morning of July 12, a fire was called away aboard the ship while it was moored pier side at Naval Base San Diego. Base and shipboard firefighters responded to the fire. Bonhomme Richard is going through a maintenance availability, which began in 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Austin Haist/Released)
July 13, 2020

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Thanks for the update Harry , that will certainly impact on the availability of Hulls for Trump and a huge waste of funding on her refurb [ assuming they dont scrap her due to reinstatement costs eh :( :( ]
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Meanwhile she continues to burn. Her island was engulfed last night and her mainmast collapsed. :(

Given that she has been burning for well over 24 hours, my GUE$$ would be that all she will be useful for once the fire is out will be as a new artificial reef.......... :(

I suppose it is a "good" thing that the nu Commandant is restructuring the CORPS to be island guards instead of what we have been for a long, long time.......... :x Therefore the need for big deck amphibs will presumably decline. BTW, President Trump has little, if anything, to do with how these ships are used. DFO
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designeraccd wrote: Mon Jul 13, 2020 7:36 pm Meanwhile she continues to burn. Her island was engulfed last night and her mainmast collapsed. :(

Given that she has been burning for well over 24 hours, my GUE$$ would be that all she will be useful for once the fire is out will be as a new artificial reef.......... :(

I suppose it is a "good" thing that the nu Commandant is restructuring the CORPS to be island guards instead of what we have been for a long, long time.......... :x Therefore the need for big deck amphibs will presumably decline.

" BTW, President Trump has little, if anything, to do with how these ships are used." DFO
Well thats surly a blessing eh Dennis .....as by what I understand you don't see eye to eye with the way things have been going ;)
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Per some speculation from USNI website:

"According to reports published just before 7 am EDT this morning on The Drive by Tyler Rogoway, the fire has burned out much of the interior of the island where much of the ship's sensors, weapons systems, comms, controls, etc. are located .. and that the forward part of the island actually melted due to the heat, allowing one of the masts to tilt forward. She has also started listing (most likely due to uneven distribution of the firefighting water) and that the firefighters kept hosing the external hull all day and night to cool the hull plates and prevent them from melting. It does not appear to be primarily a fuel fire - mostly dry combustibles, based on the nature of the smoke being released.

If all of that is correct, this ship is likely "totaled", though Navy officials have stated that she'll be repaired and sailed again. This is after she just completed a $240M shipyard availabilility at a nearby yard."

Re politics........can there be ANY doubtski how wonderful the world would be if only empress hillary had gotten "ELECTED"??? kummbyeyaskizz.

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USS BONHOMME RICHARD - UPDATE

On Sunday at around 8 AM Pacific Time, an explosion and fire were reported aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard dockside at the Naval Base San Diego. More than 24 hours later, the fire is still raging. Fifty-seven sailors, firefighters, and contractors are reported to have been injured in fighting the fire. Most of those injured suffered from heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation. Five are reported to be still hospitalized in stable condition. Of the approximately 1,000 crew, only around 160 were aboard the ship when the fire broke out.

The ship was undergoing maintenance when the fire broke out. All crew members have been accounted for. The cause of the fire is still unknown, although it is believed to have started in the lower cargo hold of the ship, known as the “Deep V,” according to a statement to reporters by Rear Adm. Philip Sobeck, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 3.

The fire is reported to have spread to the ship’s island superstructure and bridge. It’s unclear how long it will take to control the fire and whether the ship is repairable or whether it will be declared a constructive total loss.

Thick plumes of smoke continue to billow from the burning ship and local residents are advised to remain indoors over air-quality concerns.

The Bonhomme Richard is one of eight Wasp Class landing helicopter dock (LHD) commissioned in 1988. The ships are capable of transporting almost the full strength of a United States Marine Corps Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and landing them in hostile territory via landing craft or helicopters, as well as providing air support via AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft or F-35B Lightning II stealth strike-fighters.

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