USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Suspect Charged

Is keelhauling still a thing?

Punishment options.
Will be released after single handedly demolishing entire ship with hand tool (sledge/hacksaw).

Oh, to at least be a fly in the wall of that sailor’s DRB with the rest of the Mess…….

So then, to my Navy Brothers, what would be the rightful punishment for this crime?

UPDATE To The Story: “Sailor Charged with Arson in Bonhomme Richard Fire Claims Innocence, Lawyer Says” https://www.military.com/daily-news/2021/07/30/sailor-charged-arson-bonhomme-richard-fire-claims-innocence-lawyer-says.html “A junior sailor charged with arson in connection with the fire aboard the Bonhomme Richard last summer insists that he’s innocent and is currently out of jail ahead of a trial, his attorney told Military.com.” “On Thursday, the Navy announced that it had charged a sailor in connection with the conflagration that began July 12, 2020, in the ship’s “Deep V” lower cargo hold. The blaze lasted for four days and burned at more than 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit. The incident is considered the Navy’s worst U.S. warship fire outside of combat in recent history.” “Although the Navy has not publicly named the sailor, Cmdr. Sean Robertson, spokesman for the Navy’s Third Fleet based in San Diego, told Military.com on Friday that the male sailor, an E-2, is facing charges under Article 110, wrongful hazarding of a vessel, and Article 126, aggravated arson, of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.” “Gary Barthel, the defense attorney for the accused sailor, said that his “client is adamant that he’s not guilty of anything that he’s been charged with.” “He maintains his innocence,” he added.” “The sailor is not currently locked in the brig, the attorney said.” “He’s currently performing his duties on a daily basis,” Barthel said, explaining that the accused arsonist is on shore duty, stationed with an amphibious squadron command in San Diego.” “To my knowledge, there’s no reason and there’s no intent on putting him back in the brig,” Barthel said.” “Robertson said that, while a timeline for any trial is not yet available, a preliminary hearing is the next step.” “Right now, we are in a position where the charges have been preferred. It means … he’s been charged,” Robertson explained.” “The accused sailor spoke with investigators shortly after the fire and was confined to the Marine Corps Station Miramar brig for several months late last year before being released, Barthel said.” “Neither the Navy nor Barthel would release the name of the sailor. Roberston said the government will identify the man… Read more »

When The USS Okinawa was in the Philly yards drydock for a refit, we always had men doing the fire watch armed with CO2 fire extinguishers while the yard birds were cutting and stick welding. We had a number of birds from the Brooklyn shipyard that were bussed every morning to Philly. I was up in the mast while they were cutting and some sparks started a canvas cover on fire which I put out but took some feed from the smoke blowing in my direction. In those days, we didn’t have safety harnesses so it was some experiance. Down in the reefer flats, one of the cutters from Brooklyn was wearing a leather jacket and cutting something in the bilges when I noticed smoke coming from his jacket then he stands up saying he smells something burning and I went over and saved his jacket. I forgot his name though after all these years. cutters and welders were two dufferent shops which I forgot the shop numbers. When I was assigned to fire watch, we all met in one space while the Birds were smoking and drinking coffee. When the break was over, the leadman comes in and yells: Drop your cocks and pickup your socks and get to work. While in drydock, we were on cold iron watch. On a 72, I even rode up to NY on the bus with the birds. Lots of stories.