USS New York

reaper · 05-01-2009, 04:33 PM

A subject close to my heart

USS New York

It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center .

It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft.

Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept 9, 2003, 'those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,' recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. 'It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.'

Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the 'hair on my neck stood up.' 'It had a big meaning to it for all of us,' he said. 'They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back.'

The ship's motto? 'Never Forget'

http://www.ussnewyork.com/

**glwilson** · 05-01-2009, 05:44 PM

That's an interesting history for the ship. I hadn't heard of it before; nor the story. Thanks for sharing.

Yellow Jacket · 05-01-2009, 06:30 PM

Amen brother.

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2009, 07:00 PM

Did you notice the two stacks look like the twin towers

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2009, 07:08 PM

The ship is a very fitting tribute to the towers it was built from. USS Phoenix would also have been a fitting name.

jagugator · 05-06-2009, 04:49 PM

A friend of mine is going to be the first Training Officer onboard of her starting in January of next year. That is one beautiful ship.

**Cajunrider** · 05-06-2009, 08:01 PM

Brings back humbling memories of the trade center site.

landman · 05-07-2009, 02:45 PM

awesome story,thanks for the post.

pirate · 05-07-2009, 05:17 PM

Wow, very cool! It was humbling to read that story.

bear · 05-08-2009, 10:59 AM

Great News!!

sarge1057 · 05-13-2009, 06:48 AM

Great story.

markusmaximus · 05-17-2009, 05:12 PM

Very moving. A sining example of America's fortitude. Glad you shared it.

05-01-2009, 04:33 PM	#1
reaper Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 591	USS New York A subject close to my heart USS New York It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center . It is the fifth in a new class of warship - designed for missions that include special operations against terrorists. It will carry a crew of 360 sailors and 700 combat-ready Marines to be delivered ashore by helicopters and assault craft. Steel from the World Trade Center was melted down in a foundry in Amite , LA to cast the ship's bow section. When it was poured into the molds on Sept 9, 2003, 'those big rough steelworkers treated it with total reverence,' recalled Navy Capt. Kevin Wensing, who was there. 'It was a spiritual moment for everybody there.' Junior Chavers, foundry operations manager, said that when the trade center steel first arrived, he touched it with his hand and the 'hair on my neck stood up.' 'It had a big meaning to it for all of us,' he said. 'They knocked us down. They can't keep us down. We're going to be back.' The ship's motto? 'Never Forget' http://www.ussnewyork.com/ __________________ Doug 08 1600 Nomad FI Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver Web Slinger's Speedo face, Chuckster's Air Kit, Jay's LED Tail light, dshelly's throttle mod, Kuryakan Deep Bezel lens, Headlight Modulator, Kuryakan Run/Brake/Turn, DWG 2" speakers and amp, Stebel Air Horn Fire & Iron, Red Knights, ROK, VBA, VRA, VROC, IAFF Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-01-2009, 05:44 PM	#2
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	USS New York That's an interesting history for the ship. I hadn't heard of it before; nor the story. Thanks for sharing. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	USS New York The ship is a very fitting tribute to the towers it was built from. USS Phoenix would also have been a fitting name. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-06-2009, 04:49 PM	#6
jagugator Jr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 29	USS New York A friend of mine is going to be the first Training Officer onboard of her starting in January of next year. That is one beautiful ship.
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Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	USS New York Brings back humbling memories of the trade center site. __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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05-07-2009, 02:45 PM	#8
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	USS New York awesome story,thanks for the post. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	USS New York Wow, very cool! It was humbling to read that story.
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05-08-2009, 10:59 AM	#10
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markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	USS New York Very moving. A sining example of America's fortitude. Glad you shared it.
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