The blast caused by the ship's boiler is considered one of the worst peacetime naval disasters in U.S. history.

On May 26, 1954, more than 100 crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS Bennington died in an explosion off Rhode Island.

(Photo credit: WLOS staff) There will be a public meet and greet on Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. where veterans from the USS Bennington will also be in attendance.

BENNINGTON Veterans who served aboard the aircraft carrier the USS Bennington made a donation of $2,000 to the Vermont Veterans Home on Saturday that they said was the start of a relationship between ...

Years later, Hauser wrote up his memories for the USS Bennington veterans reunion association website. He also helped the group recognize some veterans who had assisted after the accident.

As the USS Bonhomme Richard continues to burn, the massive steam explosion aboard the USS Bennington and its aftermath are reminders of heroism (11 men received Congressional Medals of Honor), grit ...

On May 26, 1954, more than 100 crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS Bennington died in an explosion off Rhode Island.

On May 26, 1954, more than 100 crewmembers of the aircraft carrier USS Bennington died in an explosion off Rhode Island.