Collision With Whale Damages Navy Frigate
From Times Wire Reports
A U.S. Navy frigate apparently struck a whale during a training exercise off the coast of Solana Beach and had to return to shore for repairs, a spokesman for the Third Fleet said Tuesday.
The whale did not appear to be injured, Commander Chuck McWhorter said.
Inspection revealed damage to the ship’s sonar system.
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