USS John S McCain Collision

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What is important is that the damage was mitigated by the brave actions of the crew and the ship was saved. It must have been terrifying for the young junior ratings below decks at their work stations or asleep, at the time of impact and without warning, for their ship to receive this much damage. Then to have some compartments suddenly plunge into darkness and to be hit by a wall of water. Every American should be proud of those sailors who fought below decks, in extreme danger, to save their ship. It is sad that there has been loss of life but it could have been much worse.