A US Navy destroyer was stranded in South China Sea without power for four days

The Navy confirmed Tuesday that a U.S. guided-missile destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month following an engineering casualty involving its generators.

The USS Benfold lost power from July 24 to July 28 and was towed to the Philippines where power was restored. During those four days, the ship lost its air conditioning, galleys, toilets and showers. Potable water was also affected by the power failure.

The guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls helped provide meals for the crew, while the strike group supported the destroyer during the casualty, according to the U.S. 7th Fleet.

 A spokesperson for the 7th Fleet told Fox News that the ship reported an "engineering casualty involving its generators, causing a loss of power. There were no injuries to the crew, who demonstrated resilience, grit, professionalism and unwavering steadiness in their response."

Benfold was sailing with the George Washington Carrier Strike Group and is expected to help relieve the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East, which includes the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to the U.S. Naval Institute. 

The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for 269 days and is heading home, amid public and family concern about mental health conditions on board the ship. No clear timeline for the ship's return has been given.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.