USNI News Home » Budget Industry » Navy Charges Sailor with Arson, Hazarding a Vessel in 2020 Bonhomme Richard Fire Navy Charges Sailor with Arson, Hazarding a Vessel in 2020 Bonhomme Richard Fire July 29, 2021 10:01 PM Federal firefighters assess damage in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) on July 15, 2020. US Navy Photo This post has been updated with additional details of the sailor accused of starting the fire aboard the former Bonhomme Richard (LHA-6). The Navy has filed charges against a sailor for allegedly deliberately starting a fire last year that quickly spread and consumed much of the interior of amphibious assault ship USS