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USS Bonhomme Richard is the name of five ships of the United States Navy, honoring Benjamin Franklin's Poor Richard's Almanack. The name is also the French equivalent of "Goodman Richard".
Oct 20, 2021 · CNN — A fire that destroyed a US warship last year was “clearly preventable” and was the result of a series of systematic failures, according to a Navy investigation.
- Oren Liebermann
A Wasp-class amphibious assault ship of the US Navy, named after Benjamin Franklin's French nickname. Damaged by a fire in 2020 and decommissioned in 2021 after a lengthy investigation and trial.
A US Navy aircraft carrier named after Benjamin Franklin's frigate Bonhomme Richard. She served in World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War, earning six battle stars.
Bonhomme Richard was a French-built frigate gifted to John Paul Jones by Louis XVI for use against the British. She fought several battles, captured many prizes, and inspired the American navy with her courage and daring.
Oct 19, 2021 · The USS Bonhomme Richard burned for four days in San Diego, California in July 2020. The fire injured 40 sailors and 23 civilians. The new report identifies 36 sailors, including five admirals,...
A 20-year-old US Navy sailor has been identified as the prime suspect charged with starting a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship in 2020.
