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Coverage dated February 12, 2025

U.S. aircraft carrier collides with large cargo ship in Mediterranean Sea

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The USS Harry S. Truman collided with a 618-foot-long cargo ship off the coast of Egypt overnight. The Navy says no one on the carrier was hurt.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    US aircraft carrier collides with merchant ship in Mediterranean (opens Al-Monitor)

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    The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier collided with a merchant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea, the US Navy said Thursday.The warship's collision with the Besiktas-M took place late the previous day while the carrier was operating near Port Said in Egypt, US Sixth Fleet spokesperson Commander Tim…

  2. My9nj

    U.S. aircraft carrier collides with large cargo ship in Mediterranean Sea (opens My9nj)

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    The USS Harry S. Truman collided with a 618-foot-long cargo ship off the coast of Egypt overnight. The Navy says no one on the carrier was hurt.

  3. Next Big Future

    US Aircraft Carrier Collided With Merchant Ship Yesterday (opens Next Big Future)

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    The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) collided with the bulk carrier Besiktas-M off the coast of Egypt yesterday.

  4. Fox News

    USS Harry S. Truman involved in collision near Egypt (opens Fox News)

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    The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier was involved in a collision with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, in the Mediterranean Sea.

  5. CBS News

    USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier collides with merchant vessel in the Mediterranean Sea near Egypt (opens CBS News)

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    There were no reports of injuries or flooding after the USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision, the Navy said.

  6. Military Times

    USS Harry S. Truman collides with merchant vessel in Mediterranean (opens Military Times)

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    The collision “did not endanger” the carrier, as no injuries or flooding were reported, officials said.

  7. MyNorthwest

    US aircraft carrier collides with merchant ship near Egypt, but no injuries reported (opens MyNorthwest)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision at sea with a merchant vessel near Port Said, Egypt, the Navy said

  8. Breaking Defense

    US Navy's carrier Truman involved in collision with merchant vessel, no flooding or injuries (opens Breaking Defense)

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    The collision with Besiktas-M, a bulk carrier, took place in the vicinity of an Egyptian port.

  9. Breitbart News

    Aircraft Carrier USS Harry S. Truman Involved in a Collision at Sea (opens Breitbart News)

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    The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman was involved in a collision at sea Wednesday night, according to reports.

  10. Sofrep

    USS Harry S. Truman Collides with Merchant Vessel Near Egypt (opens Sofrep)

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    Even the most battle-hardened carriers like the USS Harry S. Truman aren't immune to the chaotic dance of maritime traffic, where one miscalculation can turn a routine transit into a headline-worthy collision.

  11. New York Times

    U.S.S. Harry S. Truman Carrier Collides With Commercial Ship Off Egypt (opens New York Times)

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    The U.S.S. Harry S. Truman, which had launched airstrikes against the Houthis in Yemen, struck a commercial vessel near Port Said on Wednesday, Navy officials said.

  12. Just the News

    Aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman collides with merchant vessel in Mediterranean (opens Just the News)

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    The incident occurred in the vicinity of Port Said, Egypt, and no injuries or significant damage has been reported.

  13. Insider

    A US Navy aircraft carrier fresh off the Red Sea fight collided with a commercial ship near Egypt (opens Insider)

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    A Navy spokesperson said the collision did not endanger the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman. The situation is being investigated.

  14. 13News Now Norfolk

    Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman collides with ship in Mediterranean Sea (opens 13News Now Norfolk)

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    The Norfolk-based USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier collided with a large merchant vessel Wednesday night in the Mediterranean Sea.

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