Weld Problems Spread

The discovery of welding deficiencies in Virginia class submarines has caused an investigation spreading farther than just that class of submarine, and affects even the surface fleet. Navy Times reported today that George H. W. Bush, George Washington, Carl Vinson, and Enterprise will be inspected for similar weld problems. The Los Angeles Class subs Oklahoma City, Newport News, and Toledo will also undergo inspections. More ships are probably to follow as the investigation deepens.