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Release Date: 1/8/2005 8:31:00 AM
From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class submarine USS
San Francisco (SSN 711) ran aground while conducting submerged
operations approximately 350 miles south of the island of Guam
today.
The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m., Jan. 7, Hawaii
Standard Time (12 noon, Jan. 8, Guam Time).
The extent of the injuries and damage aboard San Francisco is still
being assessed, but includes one critical injury and several other
lesser injuries. The submarine is on the surface and is making best
speed back to its homeport in Guam.
There were no reports of damage to the reactor plant which is
operating normally.
Military and Coast Guard aircraft are enroute to monitor and assist
in the situation.
Further releases and announcements will be made as information
becomes available.
For further updates and information, please contact the U.S. Pacific
Fleet Public Affairs Office at (808) 471-3769.
Santa Rita, Guam (Jun. 4, 2004) - The attack submarine USS San
Francisco (SSN 711) is escorted by two harbor tugs returns to Apra
Harbor, Guam, after a five-month deployment. San Francisco is to
attached to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15 (COMSUBRON Fifteen),
which is the Navy's only forward-deployed submarine squadron and is
homeported in the U.S. territory of Guam.
U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class
Mark A. Leonesio |
