At the Quonset Point Naval Base in Rhode Island, a devastating explosion rocked the USS Bennington on Wednesday, leaving 89 dead and scores injured. The catastrophe has sent shockwaves through the naval community, with questions swirling around the cause of the tragedy. In a tense hearing on May 29, 1954, four witnesses took the stand to recount their harrowing experiences, pointing fingers at a possible catastrophe – catapult failure or exploding hydraulic fluid from the catapult mechanism.
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Key Facts
- State: RI
- Category: Violent Crime
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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