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USS John S. McCain Damaged In Collision With Merchant Ship – 10 Sailors Missing

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The USS John S. McCain was damaged in a collision and 10 sailors are missing.

The USS John S. McCain was damaged in a collision and 10 sailors are missing.

USS John S. McCain Collision

South China Sea – Guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain was damaged in a collision with a 600 foot oil and chemical tanker east of the Straits of Malacca on August 21 at around 6:24 AM Japan Standard Time, according to a tweet from 7th Fleet.

10 sailors are reported to be missing and 5 are injured. Search and rescue operations are underway for the missing sailors.

Initial reports are that the destroyer has sustained damage to the port side aft. The ship is heading to port under its own power.

In addition to tug boats out of Singapore, the Republic of Singapore Navy ship RSS Gallant (97), RSN helicopters and Police Coast Guard vessel Basking Shark (55) are currently in the area to render assistance.

MV-22s and SH-60s from USS America are also responding.

John McCain tweeted: “Cindy & I are keeping America’s sailors aboard the USS John S McCain in our prayers tonight – appreciate the work of search & rescue crews.”

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the heroes with the USS John S. McCain.

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