The U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Essex Photo: Reuters
US Navy Ships Collide In The Pacific -- The Telegraph
Two US Navy ships collided in the Pacific ocean on Wednesday, causing damage but no injuries.
The collision between the assault ship USS Essex and the oil tanker USNS Yukon occurred about 120 miles off Southern California during a refueling exercise, according to a statement.
The Essex was approaching the Yukon to get in position to be refueled when a steering malfunction occurred, and the two ships collided, said Commander Charlie Brown, a 3rd Fleet spokesman.
Both ships reported some damage, he said but gave no further details.
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