USS John S. McCain Collides with Merchant Ship Near Strait of Malacca
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The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved in a collision with the merchant vessel Alnic MC while underway east of Singapore and the Strait of Malacca, Aug. 21.
The collision was reported at 6:24 a.m. Japan Standard Time, while the ship was transiting to a routine port visit in Singapore.
Initial reports indicate John S. McCain sustained damage to her port side aft.
Search and rescue efforts are underway in coordination with local authorities.
More information to follow.
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WTH, US Navy? If you can't keep merchants from attacking you in a time of peace, what do you expect will happen with hostile warships go after you in a time of war?
