Navy Fires Captain After USS Harry S. Truman Collision with Merchant Ship
Capt. Dave Snowden was relieved of command following the USS Harry S. Truman's collision with a merchant ship near the Suez Canal, prompting an investigation.
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The U.S. Navy has relieved Capt. Dave Snowden of his command of the USS Harry S. Truman after the aircraft carrier collided with the merchant vessel Besiktas-M near the Suez Canal. The Navy cited a loss of confidence in Snowden's leadership following the incident, which caused significant damage to the carrier but resulted in no injuries. Rear Adm. Sean Bailey emphasized that the strike group's mission remains unchanged despite the ongoing repairs in Greece. Capt. Christopher Hill of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower will serve as the Truman’s interim commander while investigations continue.
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The collision damaged the exterior walls of two storage rooms, a maintenance space, a line handling space, and the fantail of the USS Harry S. Truman. Despite the damage, the ship's propulsion system remained operational, and no injuries were reported.
The incident will not impact the operational schedule or mission of the USS Harry S. Truman. The ship remains deployed in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations.
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