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October 29th, 2009
For Immediate Release | October 15, 2009
NAVY ANNOUNCES WELCOME SALUTE AND PUBLIC VISITATION FOR FUTURE USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) DURING COMMISSIONING WEEK EVENTS IN NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK, OCT 15 – The future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, will be commissioned in New York City on November 7, 2009. The ship will actually arrive on November 2, when the public can welcome her as she renders honors at the World Trade Center site, and by visiting the ship before she leaves on November 12, 2009.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the future USS NEW YORK will come to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dip her flag, and deliver a 21-gun salute. Members of the Fire Department of New York, the New York Police Department, Port Authority Police, members of the families of 9/11 victims and veteran’s will gather on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute. Members of the general public are encouraged to attend
There will also be several opportunities for the general public to tour the ship when she is docked at Pier 88 at 12th Avenue and West 48 Street. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, November 4 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Note that times and dates are subject to change.
Visit www.ussny.org for the latest schedule
Members of the general public wishing to tour the ship should:
- arrive early as lines my be long, especially on the Sunday, Nov. 8.
- enter at West 46th Street and 12th Avenue (by the Intrepid).
- bring a photo ID (adults).
- wear comfortable shoes.
No large packages or backpacks will be permitted.
“It is an honor to be associated with the ship. We are all looking forward to sailing her to New York City for Commissioning,” Commanding Officer F. Curt Jones said. “I have members of my crew that joined the Navy as a direct result of 9/11. I have crew members that have lost family members on 9/11. I have met numerous people as a result of being associated with the ship that lost family, friends…so we know that the steel that is part of the ship represents in some fashion those people. It represents loss but for us it also represents hope and we keep both of those things close to us,” he added.
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October 21st, 2009
Become a fan of the Crew of New York on Facebook,
Also the 26 Marine Expeditionary Unit on Twitter
Send them your messages and let them know how you feel about this great ship
and the job they are doing.
You can keep up on the latest developments and events there
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October 12th, 2009
Contact: Carrie DeVriesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
504.558.1840
devries@theehrhardtgroup.com
CITIZENS ENCOURAGED TO LINE THE LEVEES IN SPECIAL SEND-OFF FOR
USS NEW YORK – LPD 21
Ship Incorporates Nearly Eight Tons of Steel Salvaged from World Trade Center Towers in Honor of Victims of 9/11
NEW ORLEANS – The Greater New Orleans Executives Association (GNOEA) is encouraging citizens to “Line the Levees,” Tuesday, Oct. 13 to salute the USS New York – LPD 21 as it sails from Avondale, through Jefferson and Orleans Parish and past downtown New Orleans between 7:30 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Residents of metro New Orleans are encouraged to line the East and West Banks of the Mississippi River.
The ship will travel to New York City for a week-long commissioning ceremony scheduled for Nov. 7.
The USS New York – LPD 21, constructed at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding in Avondale was named in honor of the victims of 9/11. It incorporates in its construction nearly 8 tons of steel salvaged from the fallen World Trade Center towers. The ship’s motto is “Strength forged through sacrifice. Never Forget.”
Lola Lass, President of GNOEA, said her group suggested the send-off celebration to allow the community one final opportunity to salute the ship, its crew and the men and women who spent more than five years building it.
Video here about this project from New Orleans Local Station WDSU
http://www.wdsu.com/video/17360129/index.html
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The future USS New York LPD-21 under construction at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems’ shipyard in Avondale, LA, will be the fifth amphibious transport dock of the San Antonio class. The ship was named New York after the state and incorporates in its construction steel salvaged from the World Trade Centers. Her ship motto is "Never Forget." "We're very proud that the twisted steel from the WTC towers will soon be used to forge an even stronger national defense," New York Gov. George Pataki spoke in 2002. "The USS New York will soon be defending freedom and combating terrorism around the globe, while also ensuring that the world never forgets the evil attacks of Sept. 11 and the courage and strength New Yorkers showed.” This will be the seventh U.S. ship named New York.
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