U.S. Navy’s Newest Littoral Combat Ship Damaged (Again) in Panama Canal

gcaptain ^ | November 1, 2016 | Mike Schuler

[rockinqsranch]

The U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ship USS Montgomery has had its hull cracked for a second time after hitting a lock wall during a transit of the Panama Canal, the U.S. Navy has confirmed.

The latest incident occurred Saturday, Oct. 29 during southbound transit of the Panama Canal’s old locks on its way to its homeport in San Diego

[Jeff Chandler]

Thanks, Gandolf.

[rockinqsranch]

From the article: “On Oct. 29 USS Montgomery (LCS-8) sustained damage to her hull while transiting Southbound through the Gatun and Pedro Miguel locks of the Panama Canal. Under control of the local Panama Canal Pilot, the ship impacted the center lock wall and sustained an 18-inch-long crack between her port quarter and transom plates. The crack is located 8-10 feet above the waterline and poses no water intrusion or stability risk.”

All vessels transiting the Panama Canal are required to hire a certified Panama Canal Pilot. There are many articles, and youtube videos about transiting the canal that are quite interesting as well as entertaining.

[Jack Hammer]

Who’s sailin’ da boat????

[Travis McGee]

Thanks, I’ll pass that along.