SHIPBOARD DAMAGE CONTROL, PERSONNEL PROTECTION, FIREFIGHTING AND CBR-D
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USS DETROIT (AOE 4), Grounding, 10 June 1981

On June 10, 1981, the Sacramento class fast combat support ship, USS Detroit (AOE 4) ran aground on a sandbar while preparing to enter port at Norfolk Naval Station. There were no personnel casualties or injuries reported.