Third US Navy destroyer arrives in Colombo

Colombo, August 22 (Daily Mirror) - The USS Stockdale of the United States Navy arrived at the port of Colombo on a replenishment visit today. The Sri Lanka Navy warmly welcomed the ship upon its arrival.

USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer stretching 155.3 metres in length, is operated by a crew of 332 personnel. The ship is under the command of Commander Lauren Johnson.

Following the completion of replenishments, she is scheduled to depart the island on 23 August.

This is the third US Navy ship that arrived in Colombo this month.

USS Spruance and USS Okane of the United States Navy also arrived at the port of Colombo this week on a replenishment visit.