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Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 1, 2009) -- The amphibious transport dock ship
Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21) navigates off the coast
of Long Island prior to her arrival in New York City. At approximately
8:00 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 2, the yet-to-be commissioned ship will come
to a halt in the Hudson River. There, opposite the former World Trade
Center site, the future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) will dip her colors, fire
a 21-gun salute to the people of her namesake city and state, and
proceed to Pier 88 to be formally inducted into the Fleet at a
shipboard ceremony on Nov. 7.The New York Has 7.5 tons of World Trade
Center Steel in the bow. The ship's motto is "Strength Forged through
Sacrifice. Never Forget." U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 1st class Corey Lewis (Released)
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