Latest "USS Bonhomme Richard" stories

Smoke rises from the USS Bonhomme Richard at Naval Base San Diego Sunday, July 12, 2020, in San Diego after an explosion and fire Sunday on board the ship at Naval Base San Diego.

Navy judge to rule if sailor caused Bonhomme Richard fire

Both sides delivered closing arguments Thursday.

14 months ago

The Navy accused him of arson. Its own investigation showed widespread safety failures.

After the USS Bonhomme Richard fire, investigators found missing fire hoses, a broken sprinkler system and other systemic failures.

By Megan Rose, ProPublica

14 months ago

Sailors struggle to remember year after Bonhomme Richard fire

More than a half dozen former crew members of the USS Bonhomme Richard gave testimony Monday in the arson case against Ryan Sawyer Mays.

15 months ago

Sailor accused of igniting Bonhomme Richard puts fate in judge’s hands

Ryan Sawyer Mays, accused of setting the fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard in 2020, waived his right to a jury.

15 months ago

Sailor charged in catastrophic Bonhomme Richard fire has trial date set

Seaman Recruit Ryan Sawyer Mays faces several charges in connection to the July 2020 inferno.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

20 months ago

Oops! Sailor accused of torching the Bonhomme Richard wore wrong insignia to his Article 32 hearing

Someone in his chain failed to ensure the junior sailor was squared away.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

23 months ago

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