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U.S. Navy to Remove the Island on USS Bonhomme Richard

U.S. Navy to Remove the Island on USS Bonhomme Richard

As part of USS Bonhomme Richard’s (LHD 6) on-going inactivation availability, contractors will start the process of removing the ship’s island, Feb. 23. Removal of the island will improve the ship’s structural integrity and readiness for tow. The removal process will reduce the island’s height down to just above the ship’s flight deck. The salvage contractor, SMIT AMERICAS will conduct the work…

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Arson suspected as cause of ship fire aboard Navy’s USS Bonhomme Richard, defense official says

A U.S. Navy sailor is being questioned as a potential suspect in July 12 fire that left extensive damage to the USS Bonhomme Richard.

Arson would explain why the fires started where they did. We'll have to see what the investigation uncovers. Still no word on what will happen to the Richard.

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200713-N-UV609-1099 by Naval Surface Warriors Via Flickr: SAN DIEGO (July 13, 2020) A helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3 combats a fire aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). 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. The fire continues to be fought into the following day. Bonhomme Richard is going through a maintenance availability, which began in 2018. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Mora Jr.)

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SAN DIEGO (July 12, 2020) Sailors aboard USS Bonhomme Richard don fire fighting ensembles to (LHD 6) fight a fire aboard the ship at Naval Station 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. Local, base, and shipboard firefighters responded to the fire.

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USS Bonhomme Richard's Bridge Engulfed In Flames As Fire Rages Into The Night (Updated)

The blaze appears to have migrated to the ship's superstructure that is packed full of sensors, communications gear, weapons, and much more.

It hurts me to see her like this.

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160915-N-YG104-005 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PHILLIPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2016) Sailors conduct fueling at sea (FAS) operations between the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) during Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield 16 is a biennial, U.S.-only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus of integration of joint training among U.S. forces. Curtis Wilbur, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is participating in Valiant Shield in an effort to increase naval integration and joint capabilities in the event of conflict, contingency, or disaster relief. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Villegas/ Released)

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160810-N-NB544-034 by Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Via Flickr: 160810-N-NB544-034 SASEBO HARBOR (Aug. 10, 2016) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, enters the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). LCACs are used to move troops and gear ashore during amphibious beach assaults. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)