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Thursday, May 17, 2012

US Navy ships collide off California coast after 'steering malfunction'

[USS Essex]The USS Essex, a helicopter carrier, was pulling alongside the supply ship Yukon for a routine replenishment at sea when the Essex suffered an apparent "steering malfunction" and the two ships collided.

While there was damage to both ships, no one was injured and no fuel was spilled.

The ships likely just bounced off each other, maritime safety consultant James W. Allen told The Associated Press.

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