After a collision in the South China Sea earlier in this year, an American fast-attack nuclear-powered submarine arrived at San Diego Sunday.
After it hit an unknown seamount on October 2, while being submerged in international waters, the USS Connecticut arrived at California’s coast with a damaged bow.
It was not reported that there were any life-threatening injuries. The US Pacific fleet stated at the time, “The submarine is in stable condition.”
WarshipCam shared a picture on Twitter showing the submarine returning home to US soil.
US Navel Institute News (USNI News) reported that the vessel crossed the Pacific Ocean at its surface after it became unsafe to sink following the collision.
After it hit an unknown seamount on October 2, while submerged within international waters, the USS Connecticut crashed into the California coast. The bow of the USS Connecticut was badly damaged and landed with the California Coast Guard. The file photo shows it.
WarshipCam shared a Twitter photo of the USS Connecticut submarine returning to US soil on Sunday. This was more than two years after its damage in the South China Sea.
‘The boat’s sonar dome became inoperable as a result of the collision, making it unsafe to travel underwater,’ the outlet said, adding the ballast tanks and forward section of the boat were also damaged.
The outlet stated that it will be fixed at Washington’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Intermediate Maintenance Facility and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard.
It is not known how it got to the US from San Diego. The Navy didn’t respond to DailyMail.com requests for comment.
The cost of repair and how long they will take is unknown.
The day after the USS Connecticut crashed into the submerged mountain, there was a flurry of tensions between China and the United States.
In just 24 hours, 56 record-breaking aircraft flew into this zone.
The 7th Fleet in the west Pacific determined that there was no foul play after an investigation and concluded in November that Connecticut had crashed into a mountain that rose from the seabed.
According to a spokesperson, the investigation found that USS Connecticut was on an unknown seamount and operating in international waters within the Indo-Pacific.
In the South China Sea, Beijing is making threats to Taiwan. The Navy continues to be on alert.
The Taiwanese president has confirmed, for the first-time in October, that American troops have been stationed at the island. It was only days after Joe Biden made public statements confirming that he would defend America from China should the latter attack.
The incident occurred amid growing tension in the region. The accident occurred amid rising tension in the region.
It will be restored at Washington’s Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility. This is the image from a file photo taken in 2016.
After the USS Connecticut accident, the US 7th Fleet announced that three employees were dismissed.
Cameron Aljilani was relieved as commander by Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Lieutenant Cmdr. Patrick Cashin will be the executive officer and Cory Rodgers, Master Chief Sonar Technician, will serve as chief of boat.
According to the statement, Thomas’s sound judgment, wise decision-making, and compliance with required procedures for navigation planning, execution by watch teams, and risk management, could have prevented this incident.