
US warship collides with merchant vessel east of Singapore
(Aug 21): A US warship was damaged after colliding with a merchant vessel east of Singapore on Monday, the US Navy said.
The Navy said in a statement the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain collided with the Alnic MC vessel 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," the Navy said, adding that a search-and-rescue mission was under way.
Tags: USS John S McCain - US warship - US destroyer - US Navy

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