Damaged USS Fitzgerald Returns to Port After Collision at Sea
  • 7 years ago
Naval destroyer USS Fitzgerald was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel in the waters off Yokosuka, Japan, on June 17.The destroyer returned to port at Yokosuka after the collision, as seen in this video. The ship can be seen damaged and listing as it enters port.Seven sailors from the USS Fitzgerald were reported missing after the collision. Three other people required medical attentionm one of whom was airlifted from the ship for treatment.The 7th Fleet reported that aircraft were searching for the missing sailors. Credit: US Department of Defense, Petty Officer 1st Class Anthony R. Martinez via Storyful