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Avondale, La. (Aug. 16, 2006) -- Construction aboard the amphibious transport dock ship Pre Commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). It is the fifth ship to be built in the San Antonio-class of amphibious ships. The bow stem is made of steel from the World Trade Centers and weighs 7.5 metric tons. New York is scheduled to be commissioned in the fall of 2008. U.S. photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Santos Huante (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 August 16, 2006
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Santos Huante
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LPD 21
Other Visible Equipment
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Under construction, on land