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TwitPics: Users share photos as USS New York arrives in its namesake

Joe Siebelts — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:45:33 +0000

The USS New York, commissioned as a memorial to the September 11 terrorist attacks, arrived in New York harbor Monday morning. Spectators watched from the banks of the Hudson as victims of the attacks were once again remembered.

The vessel’s bow was constructed using over seven tons of steel taken from the fallen World Trade Center towers, as reported by CNN.

Some Twitter users shared TwitPics of the USS New York in the harbor:

(from @betsyreynolds)

(from @alecjr)

"USS New York LPD 21 steams into NYC "

(from @BrendaAmarG)

"The USS New York just passed by work. It was made out of steel scraps from the World Trade Center Towers. "

(from @jennifertravels)

"Statue of Liberty and USS New York - picture perfect. #NYC"

(from @ stevescottwcbs)

"Here's a little closer look at the USS New York at Pier 88 in NYC. #ussny"

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USS New York embarks on maiden voyage

Kari O'Rourke — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 23:36:14 +0000

On Tuesday morning, the USS New York embarked on its maiden voyage from New Orleans to its namesake.

Constructed in honor of the victims from the 9-11 attacks, the ship has more than eight tons of steel from the wreckage taken from the World Trade Center towers.

Mixed tweets surfaced on Twitter the day of the send-off:

jstanwix (Manhattan, N.Y.) RE: USS New York. After reflection, it’s unsettling we took waste materials from mass deaths to create another force of destruction. 13 Oct 2009 from TweetDeck

ojoscriollos (New Orleans, La.) As it leaves Nola, @JebPelican is “proud of the USS New York,” a floating propaganda warship made of 9-11 steel going to fight illegal wars? 13 Oct 2009 from web

quietlove (Calif.) fox8live my daughter is setting sail on the USS New York I’m so proud of her and the rest of the crew 13 Oct 2009 from web

johnwquinn (Tucson, Ariz.)Congratulations to the shipbuilders and crew of the USS New York for getting underway for NYC! Way to go! http://www.ussny.org/index.php 13 Oct 2009 from web

Despite foggy conditions, TwitPics have surfaced showing the historical moment:

@Ladywave4 (Undisclosed)

@MetTiger (Metry, La.) USS New York goin down river, made from 911 steel

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