USS Benfold Suffers Four-Day Power Outage at Sea
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Benfold experienced a four-day power outage in the Pacific Ocean in July due to a generator malfunction. The breakdown left approximately 300 sailors without essential services like drinking water, meals, functioning toilets, and air conditioning.…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 18, 2026 —
The U.S. Navy destroyer USS Benfold experienced a significant power outage lasting four days in the Pacific Ocean during July, disrupting essential services for its approximately 300 sailors.
The malfunction stemmed from a generator issue aboard the vessel. The prolonged loss of power left sailors without access to critical amenities, including drinking water, prepared meals, functioning toilets, and air conditioning. The exact date the outage began was not provided.
Following the breakdown, the USS Benfold was towed to Subic Bay, Philippines, to undergo necessary repairs. The ship resumed normal operations on August 8.
Further details regarding the specific type of generator malfunction or the extent of the repairs required were not immediately available. The U.S. Navy has not released additional information regarding the incident.
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