Latest "Bonhomme Richard" stories

Ship fires cost the Navy dearly, but lessons still need learning

Since 2008, the attack submarine Miami and the amphibious assault ship Bonhomme Richard have been destroyed by fire, and others have been badly damaged.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 months ago

Navy releases Bonhomme Richard disciplinary records related to fire

The amphib caught fire in July 2020 and burned for several days, leading the Navy to sell the once-mighty warship for scrap.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

10 months ago

Sailor found not guilty of Bonhomme Richard arson

A Navy judge has ruled a sailor was not guilty of setting a fire that destroyed the Bonhomme Richard in San Diego in 2020.

By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press

12 months ago

Trial to start for sailor accused of igniting Navy warship

The Navy judge overseeing the Article 32 process recommended the case not go to trial.

12 months ago

Vice admiral and two dozen others punished for USS Bonhomme Richard fire

Punishments include a letter of censure against retired Vice Adm. Richard Brown, who served as commanding officer of the surface fleet at the time.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

15 months ago

Sailor accused of torching USS Bonhomme Richard will go to court-martial, Navy decides

The sailor's attorney accused the sea service of scapegoating his client.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

19 months ago