From NASFL Museum member Ken Steigelman: "Photos I took today on the USS New York LPD-21, that will give you an idea of life aboard. There were few vehicles on the ship but you can get an idea how tight the quarters are and the special equipment that keeps the ship running and ready to respond to any call to arms."
--Ken Steigelman
The USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), an amphibious transport dock ship, was built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow. It was commissioned in New York City on Nov. 7, 2009. At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the USS NEW YORK came to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dipped her flag, and delivered 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 veterans gathered on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute. Members of the general public were in attendance.
USS New York brings 9/11 legacy to Fleet Week in Fort Lauderdale: Read the Article on the Sun-Sentinel.
--Ken Steigelman
The USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), an amphibious transport dock ship, was built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow. It was commissioned in New York City on Nov. 7, 2009. At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the USS NEW YORK came to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dipped her flag, and delivered 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 veterans gathered on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute. Members of the general public were in attendance.
USS New York brings 9/11 legacy to Fleet Week in Fort Lauderdale: Read the Article on the Sun-Sentinel.
