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Navy inspectors warn crew about USS San Antonio's condition

Web Posted: 07/21/2005 08:36 PM CDT

Sig Christenson
Express-News Military Writer

WASHINGTON — A Navy inspection report describes the USS San Antonio as a “highly capable platform with great potential for future useful service to the fleet” — potential being the operative word.

After years of work, the vessel once billed as a stealth ship is infested with corrosion, badly wired, poorly built and deemed so unsafe that Navy inspectors warned its crew shouldn't take it to sea. (...)