USS Denver (LPD-9) - Role in The SS Columbia Eagle Mutiny

Role in The SS Columbia Eagle Mutiny

In 1970, the USS Denver played a key role in the SS Columbia Eagle incident. When the SS Columbia Eagle was commandeered by two mutinous crewmembers on 14 March 1970, Denver was immediately dispatched to intercept and recapture Columbia Eagle.

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