What happened to the USS The Sullivans?
USS The Sullivans is suddenly sinking at Buffalo, NY
USS The Sullivans, a decommissioned United States Navy Fletcher-class destroyer, appeared to be partially sinking at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park on Buffalo’s waterfront Thursday morning.
Could the Coast Guard or the fire department lend a hand pumping her out?
Unfortunately, pumps don’t matter if they can’t find and plug the leak holes. However, there are groups pumping out what water they can anyhow. In addition, Emergency repair crews from Bidco Marine Group, including an underwater diving team, arrived at the scene to determine the cause of the hull breach.
Moreover, decades of harsh weather in Buffalo, NY have taken a toll on the ship. The severely weakened hull was recently compromised below the waterline and the ship is taking on water.
Apparently the ship’s leak is aft of midship on the starboard side, causing the ship to tilt back and to the right.
What happened to the USS The Sullivans?
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What happened to the USS The Sullivans?
