The US Navy announced late on Thursday that it has charged a sailor for allegedly starting the July 2020 fire that ultimately caused the USS Bonhomme Richard to be scrapped,… Continue reading "Bonhomme Richard Crew Member Accused Of Starting 2020 Fire"
The US Navy has announced that it will formally inactivate the USS Bonhomme Richard on 15 April this year ahead of her scrapping. The announcement was made with the release… Continue reading "Inactivation Of USS Bonhomme Richard Slated For April"
The US Navy has announced that the USS Bonhomme Richard will be decommissioned and scrapped, after an investigation found that the damage the amphibious assault ship sustained during a fire… Continue reading "USS Bonhomme Richard To Be Decommissioned and Scrapped Following Fire"
An arsonist is suspected to be behind the fire that raged on board the amphibious assault ship/landing helicopter dock (LHD) USS Bonhomme Richard on the 12th July while docked at… Continue reading "Suspected Arson Behind Bonhomme Richard Fire"
A catastrophic fire broke out Sunday morning aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. She was pierside at Naval Base San Diego for routine maintenance. A fire… Continue reading "UPDATED: Major Fire Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard"