US Navy Ship Turns Back After Engine Room Fire Incident

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A US Navy ship en route to the eastern Mediterranean to assist in setting up a pier for aid to Gaza had to turn back last week due to a fire incident, according to a Navy spokesperson.

The ship, known as the USNS 2nd LT John P. Bobo, reported that it had encountered a fire in the engine room while on its way to the eastern Mediterranean to deliver equipment and personnel.