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.

Today in U.S. Naval History - January 17 1832- USS Peacock makes contact with Vietnamese court officials 1900 - U.S. (Cdr. Taussig in USS Bennington) takes formal possession of Wake Island 1955 ...

Summary: The USS Bennington, part of the U.S. Navy’s Essex-class aircraft carriers, played a pivotal role during World War II and beyond. With a displacement of 34,000 tons and capable ...

About 100 Navy veterans who served aboard the USS Bennington aircraft carrier are expected to march in the parade. The Bennington Battle Day Grand Marshal for 2010 will be retiring Bennington Police ...

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