April 26, 2024

AndronETalksNews

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How an undersea volcano nearly sidelined this Navy ship

Navy Times

 

The brand-new expeditionary sea base ship Miguel Keith was nearly sidelined last month after debris from a massive undersea volcanic eruption gummed up vital ship systems, according to Japan-based U.S. 7th Fleet.

Commissioned in May, Miguel Keith was operating off Japan when the remnants of the volcanic eruption made themselves known.

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