Official: Engine Contaminants Found In Amphibious Ship Green Bay Earlier This Year

By Dan Taylor / July 28, 2010 at 7:03 PM
The amphibious assault ship Green Bay (LPD-20) had problems with engine contaminants and had to undergo extensive modifications this spring, a Navy official told lawmakers today. Earlier this month, the Navy released a report investigating similar problems on the lead ship in the class, the San Antonio (LPD-17). That report placed blame on both the Navy and shipbuilder Northrop Grumman, pointing to a host of issues, including design problems, inadequate government oversight during new construction, lack of cleanliness and an...

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