The American warship USS Bonhomme Richard was sent to assist in the air - sea rescue operation .
The American warship USS Bonhomme Richard was did not get the approval of the ROK Navy for its helicopters to participate in the rescue .
The American warship USS Bonhomme Richard was sent to assist in the air - sea rescue operation , but did not get the approval of the ROK Navy for its helicopters to participate in the rescue .