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    The Bonhomme Richard is getting toasted, no loss of life reported, but some injuries.
    Last edited by Turkey; 12 July 2020, 20:51.
    "We will hold out until our last bullet is spent. Could do with some whiskey"
    Radio transmission, siege of Jadotville DR Congo. September 1961.
    Illegitimi non carborundum

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    Firefighters are "going defensive" and pulling out.
    Looks like this may be a total loss.
    For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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    • #3
      Live feed of the fire:
      A three-alarm fire on the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) was reported at 8:51 a.m. on the morning of July 12, 2020 at the naval base the base located on 32nd S...

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      • #4
        Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
        Firefighters are "going defensive" and pulling out.
        Looks like this may be a total loss.
        Where you seeing that from?

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        • #5
          Fire has spread to the stern now, she's going to be in a hell of a state after this.

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          • #6

            Live footage of the fire.
            For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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            • #7
              shouldnt they be getting the ship on the opposite side of the pier towed away?

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              • #8
                Pier being evacuated of Fire personnel apparently the seat is below the waterline

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by GoneToTheCanner View Post
                  shouldnt they be getting the ship on the opposite side of the pier towed away?
                  Ships dont usually burn from the outside in. The alongside ships are in little danger really. The real risk is heat.
                  For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                    Ships dont usually burn from the outside in. The alongside ships are in little danger really. The real risk is heat.
                    Yeah, some suggestions the Burke alongside the other side is taking heat/smoke damage, some reports that towing is being considered.

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                    • #11
                      Yeah the smoke will make shit of the paintwork and the USN are fond of High Volume AC on the Burkes so it's probably sucki g all the smoke in.
                      For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                      • #12
                        Yeah the Burkes have moved out, seems the fire is to be let burn itself out?

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                        • #13
                          Let me guess , the fire started in the galley , that's were all our fire drills were located .
                          Don't spit in my Bouillabaisse .

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                          • #14
                            Being reported this morning as a structural loss, fire begun on the vehicle deck during maintenance.
                            Her mast has collapsed overnight, the Bridge is engulfed, her CIWS platform has collapsed and she has taken on a 33deg starboard list.

                            For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
                              Being reported this morning as a structural loss, fire begun on the vehicle deck during maintenance.
                              Her mast has collapsed overnight, the Bridge is engulfed, her CIWS platform has collapsed and she has taken on a 33deg starboard list.

                              Forbes are suggesting the fire is caused by lax safety during maintenance. Did someone forget a hot work permit?
                              For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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