#OnThisDate July 29, 1967 - Inferno At Sea

#OnThisDate July 29, 1967 - Inferno At Sea

The USS Forrestal, A United States Navy Aircraft Carrier Stationed Off The Coast Of Vietnam, Became The Scene Of A Devastating Fire.

The Tragedy Unfolded When A Zuni Rocket Was Accidentally Launched From An F-4 Phantom Jet, Striking A Fuel Tank On An A-4 Skyhawk Piloted By Lieutenant Commander John McCain.

The Resulting Explosions And Subsequent Fire Raged For Hours, Claiming The Lives Of 134 Sailors And Injuring 161 More.

The Inferno At Sea Marked One Of The Worst Naval Disasters In American History, Prompting A Comprehensive Overhaul Of Safety Procedures And Fire-Fighting Protocols Aboard Navy Ships.

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