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The USS William D. Porter Incident
- During WWII, President Roosevelt needed to travel to Tehran for a crucial meeting with Churchill and Stalin.
- The USS William D. Porter, tasked with protecting his ship, was involved in a series of mishaps, culminating in an accidental torpedo launch toward the President's vessel.
The Unraised Anchor
- The William D. Porter's crew, new to their roles, failed to raise the anchor fully during departure.
- This resulted in damage to another destroyer, necessitating repairs and paperwork but the Porter, under strict orders, couldn't even radio an apology.
Accidental Torpedo Launch
- During a torpedo drill, a live torpedo was accidentally launched from the William D. Porter towards the Iowa, carrying President Roosevelt.
- The torpedo ultimately missed, exploding harmlessly, but not before causing panic and highlighting the Porter's string of blunders.