27 August 2006

USS New York


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AVONDALE, La. (Aug. 16, 2006) -- Amphibious transport dock ship LPD 21 New York under construction in the shipyard of Northrop Grumman Ship Systems. It is the fifth in the San Antonio-class amphibious ships. The bow stem is made from steel of the World Trade Center and weighs 7.5 metric tons.

Courtesy of the Navy News Service.

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