USS San Francisco Runs Aground off Guam
Story Number: NNS050108-01
Release Date: 1/8/2005 8:31:00 AM
From U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs
PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) ran aground while conducting submerged operations approximately 350 miles south of the island of Guam today.
The incident occurred at approximately 4 p.m., Jan. 7, Hawaii Standard Time (12 noon, Jan. 8, Guam Time).
The extent of the injuries and damage aboard San Francisco is still being assessed, but includes one critical injury and several other lesser injuries. The submarine is on the surface and is making best speed back to their homeport in Guam.
There were no reports of damage to the reactor plant which is operating normally.
Military and Coast Guard aircraft are enroute to monitor and assist in the situation.
Further releases and announcements will be made as information becomes available.
For further updates and information, please contact the U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office at (808) 471-3769.
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The USS San Francisco ran aground, or hit bottom, while underwater approximately 350 miles (563 kilometers) south of the South Pacific island of Guam today at about noon local time (2 a.m. UTC).

It is unknown the full extent of the damage and injuries, but at least one person has died and several lesser injuries are known. The submarine is on the surface now and is on its way to a port in Guam.

The Los Angeles class submarine had no reports of damage to the reactor plant, which is operating normally.

Military and Coast Guard aircraft are enroute to monitor and assist in the situation.