Tribute Paid to 47 Sailors Lost in USS Iowa Turret Explosion of April 1989
NORFOLK, Va. – Nearly three decades ago on April 19, 1989, tragedy struck USS Iowa during routine exercises in Puerto Rico when a gun turret explosion resulted in the loss of 47 Navy sailors. What was initially deemed as an intentional act was later revealed to be a tragic accident caused by an over-ram of gunpowder. The impact of this disaster continues to resonate with the families, friends, and crewmembers who gathered at Iowa Point …