USS New Orleans (CA-32)
USS New Orleans (CA-32)
On March 20, 2009, USS New Orleans collided with USS Hartford (SSN-768) in the, Strait of
Hormuz, slightly injuring 15 sailors on board. Both vessels were able to proceed under their own
power after the incident, although USS New Orleans suffered a ruptured fuel tank, releasing
25,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the strait.
Link to more pictures and history of USS New Orleans
On March 20, 2009, USS New Orleans collided with USS Hartford (SSN-768) in the, Strait of
Hormuz, slightly injuring 15 sailors on board. Both vessels were able to proceed under their own
power after the incident, although USS New Orleans suffered a ruptured fuel tank, releasing
25,000 gallons of diesel fuel into the strait.
Link to more pictures and history of USS New Orleans