What US ship was attacked on October 12th, 2001, resulting in the loss of 17 Sailors?

The USS Cole was attacked on October 12, 2000, while it was refueling in the port of Aden, Yemen. The attack was carried out by suicide bombers in a small inflatable boat laden with explosives. The explosion resulted in the tragic loss of 17 Sailors and wounded many others. This event is significant in U.S. naval history as it highlighted vulnerabilities in military operations and led to major changes in security protocols for U.S. Navy ships.

The other ships listed in the question did not experience attacks on that date or under those circumstances. USS Lincoln and USS Enterprise are notable aircraft carriers but were not involved in such an incident. USS Fitzgerald, while involved in notable incidents later, was not the ship attacked in 2000. Understanding the details of the USS Cole incident helps illustrate the evolving nature of threats faced by naval forces and the importance of security measures.