The following is a May 2013 Naval Sea Systems Command report to Congress, obtained by USNI News, outlining the material condition of USS Port Royal (CG-73). The report’s findings indicate the ship — which suffered a grounding in 2009 —was not as damaged as the Navy previously believed.
Document: USS Port Royal (CG-73) Material Condition Assesment
July 18, 2013 4:01 PM

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