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16 April 2021 (Last Updated April 16th, 2021 13:31)
The US Navy has decommissioned the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) at Naval Base San Diego, California, US.
The decommissioning follows an explosion and fire on 12 July on board the ship. Credit: US Navy.
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The US Navy has decommissioned the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) at Naval Base San Diego, California, US.
Following the decommissioning, the amphibious assault ship will be dismantled at International Shipbreaking’s facility in Texas, US.
The decommissioning follows an explosion and fire on 12 July last year on board the ship. There were no fatalities reported.