USS Ronald Reagan sailors enjoy time off in Australia ahead of Talisman Sabre drills
USS Ronald Reagan sailors enjoy time off in Australia ahead of Talisman Sabre drills
BRISBANE, Australia — Sailors from the USS Ronald Reagan are back at sea after wrapping up a port call in Australia, their first of 2019.
The aircraft carrier and its crew of 4,500 spent five days at the Port of Brisbane following a bumpy start. The 103,000-ton ship ran into a crane Friday as tug boats pulled it into port.
A section of the ship struck a crane on the pier, Task Force 70 spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Matt Knight said Saturday. The incident caused minor damage to the Ronald Reagan and spilled hydraulic fluid on the pier. The cause of the incident, or allision, was under investigation, Knight said.
The damage included a bent railing, which was fixed before the carrier left Brisbane on Wednesday, according to the Navy.
Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/1.589826
Subscribe to our Stripes Pacific newsletter and receive amazing travel stories, great event info, cultural information, interesting lifestyle articles and more directly in your inbox!
Follow us on social media!
Facebook: Stars and Stripes Pacific
Flipboard: Stars and Stripes Community Sites
Looking to travel while stationed abroad? Check out our other Pacific community sites!
Stripes Okinawa
Stripes Korea
Stripes Guam
Recommended Content
