Strait of Hormuz
Collision between USS Hartford and USS New Orleans

On 20 March 2009, United States Navy Los Angeles -class submarine USS Hartford collided with the San Antonio -class amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans in the strait. The collision, which slightly injured 15 sailors aboard Hartford, ruptured a fuel tank aboard New Orleans, spilling 25,000 US gallons (95 m) of marine diesel fuel.
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