The USS Benfold, a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, lost power for four days in the South China Sea last month. This incident occurred on July 24 due to an engineering casualty, as reported by the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet. During this period, sailors aboard the ship were without access to toilets, air conditioning, galley services, and potable water.
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USS Benfold Experienced Power Loss for Four Days in South China Sea
The USS Benfold, a U.S. Navy destroyer, experienced a power loss for four days in the South China Sea due to an engineering casualty on July 24. This situation left the sailors without essential services such as toilets and potable water.
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