Feb 27, 2017 · Two sailors injured in premature shell explosion on Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) off Saigon. 6 Jan. 1973. A boiler explosion in the after fireroom of USS Basilone (DD-824) kills seven and injures another four sailors. 5 Feb. 1973. Three sailors are injured in an engine room fire in USS Agerholm (DD-826) off San Diego. 7 Feb. 1973.
Read MoreSteam was provided by four coal-fired Marine-type water-tube boilers and six oil-fired Marine water-tube boilers divided into four boiler rooms. The engines were rated at 46,500 shaft horsepower (34,700 kW) and a top speed of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph). On speed trials, her engines reached 45,900 shp (34,200 kW) and a maximum of 29.4 knots (54
Read MoreSteam was provided by four coal-fired Marine-type water-tube boilers and six oil-fired Marine water-tube boilers divided into four boiler rooms. The engines were rated at 46,500 shaft horsepower (34,700 kW) and a top speed of 29 knots (54 km/h; 33 mph). On speed trials, her engines reached 45,900 shp (34,200 kW) and a maximum of 29.4 knots (54
Read MoreFeb 27, 2017 · Two sailors injured in premature shell explosion on Henry B. Wilson (DDG-7) off Saigon. 6 Jan. 1973. A boiler explosion in the after fireroom of USS Basilone (DD-824) kills seven and injures another four sailors. 5 Feb. 1973. Three sailors are injured in an engine room fire in USS Agerholm (DD-826) off San Diego. 7 Feb. 1973.
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