New USS Cleveland Damaged in Tugboat Collision During Navy Christening

A new U.S. Navy combat ship christened the USS Cleveland suffered minor damage when it slammed into a tugboat during its Saturday launch.

A statement from the U.S. Navy said that during the launch at Fincantieri Marinette Marine in Marinette, Wisconsin, “unintentional contact occurred between the ship and a supporting tug.”

“No personnel injuries occurred, but there was limited damage” to the USS Cleveland, the statement said. “The damaged area is well above the waterline and no flooding occurred.”