LCS-9.

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 “While conducting operations, engineering malfunctions were identified that resulted in a temporary loss of power, and the decision was made for the ship [LCS-9, Little Rock] to return to Naval Station Mayport on Jan. 22, under its own power,”

“The Navy is conducting a technical investigation on the root cause of the engineering malfunctions. While there is not currently any indication the casualty is related to the combining gear class issue, the investigation will examine all aspects of what occurred,” - - Lt. Anthony Junco.

From our good friend Commander Salamander and thanks to same.

Troubles the USS Little Rock [LCS-9].

"What Did You do Your First 5-yrs After Commissioning?"

As extracted from the Salamander article:

"The four-year-old LCS was conducting sea trials following a 19-month maintenance period in the dry dock at BAE Systems Shipyard in Jacksonville, Fla. The ship departed Naval Station Mayport on Jan. 21 for the contractor’s trials"

In February 2020, Little Rock departed Mayport for its maiden deployment, but had to return about six weeks later due to the combining gear failure. LCS Detroit suffered a similar failure in late October 2020 and also had to return home."

"The future of Little Rock remains unclear. The Navy asked to decommission both it and five-year-old LCS Detroit in its fiscal 2022 budget in part because of the cost the service would incur in replacing the combining gear system and repairing damage incurred during that propulsion failure."

SHIP DON'T GO, NAVY DON'T FIGHT!

Almost a brand-new warship, even after "a 19-month maintenance period " not fit for service. Further repairs not justified due to budget constraints. Ship to be decommissioned?

None of this sounds very good. An entire class of "warship" [LCS] not worthy of the name warship?

coolbert.