After Springing Fuel Leak in Heavy Seas, Navy Cruiser Heads Back to Norfolk Port
The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) departs the harbor following a scheduled port visit on the Greek island of Crete. (U.S. Navy/Paul Farley)
26 Feb 2021
A Navy ship that deployed with the Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group last week was expected back at its homeport Friday morning after the crew reported a problem while the cruiser was operating in heavy seas.
The guided-missile cruiser Vella Gulf has a fuel oil leak in one of its engineering spaces, Lt. Marycate Walsh, a U.S. 2nd Fleet spokeswoman, said Friday. After technical evaluation, it was determined repairs would need to be made in port, she said.