Bon Homme Richard

[AztecWilliam]

If you have any first (or even second) hand observations or news on the BHR fire, let's us have them. Is the fire still burning?

Based on what I am reading, it doesn't look good for the Bonnie Dick.

AzWm

[aztecmusician]

The ship is still burning/smoldering as of Tuesday, lots of smoke.
The commanding officer spoke to the media and seemed to indicate the ship may be salvageable.

[aztecmusician]

As of Thursday AM (7/16/20) the fire is out. There still may be some smoldering sections, but generally everything is extinguished.

The Navy is investigating the cause of the fire and evaluating the future of the ship. It is unsure if the ship will be restored to service.

Meanwhile, over one thousand marines and naval personnel have been displaced, here is a link if you want information on how to help:

www.10news.com/news/local-news/how-to-donate-to-displaced-san-diego-sailors-impacted-by-uss-bonhomme-richard-fire

[Frantic]

Off to the scrap yard.

www.federaltimes.com/news/your-navy/2020/11/30/navy-will-scrap-fire-ravaged-bonhomme-richard/

Even though the fire wasn't the Captain's fault, and arson is suspected, I wonder if the Captain will nonetheless be demoted? Usually the Caption goes down with the ship.