170821-N-WJ640-030 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (Aug. 21, 2017) Tugboats from Singapore assist the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as it steers towards Changi Naval Base, Republic of Singapore following a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21. Significant damage to the hull resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding. The incident will be investigated. ( Navy ph


170821-N-WJ640-030 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, REPUBLIC OF SINGAPORE (Aug. 21, 2017) Tugboats from Singapore assist the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as it steers towards Changi Naval Base, Republic of Singapore following a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of the Straits of Malacca and Singapore on Aug. 21. Significant damage to the hull resulted in flooding to nearby compartments, including crew berthing, machinery, and communications rooms. Damage control efforts by the crew halted further flooding. The incident will be investigated. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madailein Abbott/Released) 170821-N-WJ640-030 by Photograph Curator


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