In October 2008, it was discovered that over 100 leaks had sprung up in Laffey's hull, and officials at Patriots Point were afraid that the ship would sink at her mooring.
2008年10月、ラフィーの艦体に100ヶ所以上の漏水が発見され、パトリオッツ・ポイントの関係者はラフィーが係留場所で沈没するのではないかという懸念を抱いた。