A US guided-missile cruiser and Navy resupply vessel have collided off the coast of Florida during a training exercise on February 5, according to the US Naval Institute (USNI). From the collision there were no casualties addressed, whereas only minor damage above the waterline to both ships was reported.
Specifically, USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) and USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) were able to safely operate after the incident.
As stated by the USNI, the supply vessel suffered an 8-inch gash above the waterline and Leyte Gulf experienced minor damage to flight-deck netting and two lifeboats were dislodged. However, non of the two vessels took on water.
Moreover, U.S. Fleet Forces Command commented that
USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) and USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE-5) were able to safely operate after the incident. Damage will be assessed when the ships pull into port.
Both vessels were conducting a replenishment-at-sea when their sterns touched.
Concluding, the two vessels were operating in conjunction with the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group.
