USS Benfold Loses Power for 4 Days in South China Sea

US Navy destroyer spent four days without working toilets on South China Sea

The USS Benfold recently spent four days without working toilets, galley services, or air conditioning while operating in the South China Sea, CNN reported. This major engineering failure occurred on July 24, leaving the nearly 10,000-ton guided-missile destroyer without power or the ability to maneuver on its own. The incident is currently under investigation, but Navy Cmdr. Matthew Comer confirmed that the trouble began with an engineering cas…

U.S. Navy destroyer with 300 sailors aboard broke down for four days in the Pacific

The breakdown meant the crew went without drinking water, meals, functioning toilets and air conditioning for days aboard the ship, Navy spokesman Cmdr. Matthew Comer said.

US Navy destroyer spent 4 days without power in South China Sea

USS Benfold endured an "engineering casualty" last month, leaving about 300 sailors without potable water, galley services, toilets or air conditioning.

300 sailors endured 4 days without water or toilets after Navy destroyer lost power

The cruiser USS Robert Smalls, part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, helped provide meals to the Benfold’s crew.

300 Sailors Left Without Water, Toilets Or AC For Days After U.S. Navy Destroyer Breaks Down

The USS Benfold suffered a major breakdown in the Pacific Ocean last month that left it without power for four days, the Navy confirmed.