New York (LPD 21)
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The Northrop Grumman Corporation-built amphibious transport dock ship New York (LPD 21) is the fifth in the San Antonio-class series. The bow stem of New York contains 7.5 tons of steel recovered from the World Trade Center and the ship is named in honor of the victims and heroes of the 9/11 terrorist attack. The USS New York was commissioned in New York City on Nov. 7, 2009. Multimedia: |
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Milestones: Christening - March 1, 2008 (Read More | View Video | Walking With Heroes Video) Builder's Trials - July 2, 2009 (Read More | View Video) Acceptance Trials - July 30, 2009 (Read More | View Video | Read Transcript | Read Blog) Delivery - August 25, 2009 (Read More | View Photos) Sail-Away to NYC for Commissioning - October 13, 2009 (View Photos) Commissioning - November 7, 2009 (Read U.S. Navy Press Release) View the USS New York Commissioning Publication View the Ad "Never Forget" Read Shipbuilding President Mike Petters' Remarks from the Commissioning | View Video Watch a Webcast Replay of Commissioning Ceremony on Nov. 7 Watch a Video Interview with Shipbuilding President Mike Petters & Shipbuilder Tony Quaglino aboard the New York (LPD 21) with Fox & Friends on Nov. 5 Watch Video of Shipbuilding President Mike Petters, Shipbuilder Tony Quaglino joined by the Governor of Lousiana aboard the New York (LPD 21) with Fox & Friends on Nov. 5 Read Interview with Mike Petters in The Year in Defense Commissioning Photos (View Photos)
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