No injuries as two US Navy vessels collide off Eastern US Coast
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The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) approaches the amphibious assault......read moreread more
Photo By Tommy Lamkin | The guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for a fueling at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released) see less
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NORFOLK, Va. - There were no injuries as a U.S. Navy submarine and an Aegis cruiser collided off the coast of the Eastern United States earlier this afternoon.
The collision between USS Montpelier (SSN 765) and USS San Jacinto (CG 56) occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight time.
No personnel aboard either vessel were injured.
Overall damage to both ships is being evaluated. The propulsion plant of the submarine was unaffected by this collision. Both ships are currently operating under their own power.
The incident is currently under investigation.
Both the submarine and the ship were conducting routine training at the time of the accident.
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10.13.2012
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10.13.2012 20:23
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NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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