USS New York Comes To Life; Ship Born Of 7.5 Tons Of World Trade Center Steel

The USS New York is seen during its commissioning on November 7, 2009 at Piers 86 and 88 in New York City. Loccisano/Getty

From The New York Daily News:

The New York came to life Saturday, becoming the Navy's newest warship - and a proud symbol of fortitude.

The $1 billion amphibious transport dock carries 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow stem.

"The New York will be a visible testament to our resilience," said Navy Secretary Ray Mabus as the first watch was set and hundreds of sailors and Marines ran onto the decks of the ship, a tradition signaling the official commissioning of the vessel.

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More News On The U.S.S. New York

Navy ship built with WTC steel goes into service -- AP
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US launches 'Twin Towers' warship -- BBC
USS New York Officially Joins The Navy Fleet -- NY1

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