Public Visitation for Future USS New York
Happy Monday everyone!
Just wanted to pass along some information I received today regarding the upcoming commissioning week events in New York City. :) The following information comes from a CHINFO press release. Unfortunately we will not have any private tours scheduled for you guys but it's still a great opportunity. Hope some of you will be able to attend!
Elle
NAVY ANNOUNCES WELCOME SALUTE AND PUBLIC VISITATION FOR FUTURE USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) DURING COMMISSIONING WEEK EVENTS IN NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK, OCT 15 – The future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, will be commissioned in New York City on November 7, 2009. The ship will actually arrive on November 2, when the public can welcome her as she renders honors at the World Trade Center site, and by visiting the ship before she leaves on November 12, 2009.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the future USS NEW YORK will come to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dip her flag, and deliver a 21-gun salute. Members of the Fire Department of New York, the New York Police Department, Port Authority Police, members of the families of 9/11 victims and veteran’s will gather on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute. Members of the general public are encouraged to attend.
There will also be several opportunities for the general public to tour the ship when she is docked at Pier 88 at 12th Avenue and West 48 Street. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, November 4 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Members of the general public wishing to tour the ship should:
-- arrive early as lines my be long, especially on Sunday, Nov. 8.
-- enter at West 46th Street and 12th Avenue (by the Intrepid).
-- bring a photo ID.
-- wear comfortable shoes.
No large packages or backpacks will be permitted.
“It is an honor to be associated with the ship. We are all looking forward to sailing her to New York City for Commissioning,” Commanding Officer F. Curt Jones said. “I have members of my crew that joined the Navy as a direct result of 9/11. I have crew members that have lost family members on 9/11. I have met numerous people as a result of being associated with the ship that lost family, friends…so we know that the steel that is part of the ship represents in some fashion those people. It represents loss but for us it also represents hope and we keep both of those things close to us,” he added.
Please note dates and times subject to change. More up-to-date information on public tours will be found at www.ussny.org closer to the ship’s arrival.
Just wanted to pass along some information I received today regarding the upcoming commissioning week events in New York City. :) The following information comes from a CHINFO press release. Unfortunately we will not have any private tours scheduled for you guys but it's still a great opportunity. Hope some of you will be able to attend!
Elle
NAVY ANNOUNCES WELCOME SALUTE AND PUBLIC VISITATION FOR FUTURE USS NEW YORK (LPD 21) DURING COMMISSIONING WEEK EVENTS IN NEW YORK CITY
NEW YORK, OCT 15 – The future USS NEW YORK (LPD 21), built with 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow, will be commissioned in New York City on November 7, 2009. The ship will actually arrive on November 2, when the public can welcome her as she renders honors at the World Trade Center site, and by visiting the ship before she leaves on November 12, 2009.
At approximately 8:00 a.m., on November 2, the future USS NEW YORK will come to a standstill across from the World Trade Center site, dip her flag, and deliver a 21-gun salute. Members of the Fire Department of New York, the New York Police Department, Port Authority Police, members of the families of 9/11 victims and veteran’s will gather on the shore at the North Cove in the World Financial Center to return the salute. Members of the general public are encouraged to attend.
There will also be several opportunities for the general public to tour the ship when she is docked at Pier 88 at 12th Avenue and West 48 Street. The schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, November 4 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 5 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 10 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Members of the general public wishing to tour the ship should:
-- arrive early as lines my be long, especially on Sunday, Nov. 8.
-- enter at West 46th Street and 12th Avenue (by the Intrepid).
-- bring a photo ID.
-- wear comfortable shoes.
No large packages or backpacks will be permitted.
“It is an honor to be associated with the ship. We are all looking forward to sailing her to New York City for Commissioning,” Commanding Officer F. Curt Jones said. “I have members of my crew that joined the Navy as a direct result of 9/11. I have crew members that have lost family members on 9/11. I have met numerous people as a result of being associated with the ship that lost family, friends…so we know that the steel that is part of the ship represents in some fashion those people. It represents loss but for us it also represents hope and we keep both of those things close to us,” he added.
Please note dates and times subject to change. More up-to-date information on public tours will be found at www.ussny.org closer to the ship’s arrival.
Tags: commissioning, new york city, tours, uss new york
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Comment by Susie Q on October 19, 2009 at 5:26pm - I would have loved to go see her, however, I will be headed to my recruit's (soon to be Marine) boot camp graduation. Can't miss that for the world. I hopefully have my Sailor in Tow as well.
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Comment by Kay Tim's Mom on October 19, 2009 at 6:28pm - Thank you so much for the additional information. On the Events tab, I have placed a request for N4M members to come out on 11/9 from 9 to 11. -- Wear your N4M shirts and carry your blue ribbon posters! (West 46th Street and 12th Avenue (by the Intrepid).
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Comment by helene on October 19, 2009 at 8:20pm - Hi Kay - I have posted info I got from the committee. I asked if they had a special time for n4m families and they told me no- just the regular public viewing times.. I will probably go sunday because it may be hard for me to take off work. I also want to know where i can get a N4M shirt and what is the blue ribbon poster. Is there anyone who wants to go sunday? You can answer me here or on my page . thanks helene
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Comment by Navy for Moms Admins on October 20, 2009 at 9:35am -
Helene -
There are shirts and other merchandise available at the links in the right column. You'll see a box "N4M Merchandise".
Kay -
If you post a blog about your event I can feature it on the main page for a few days.
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Comment by htmom on October 20, 2009 at 1:41pm - My sailor is assigned to this ship. I will be unable to attend, and hope to view events or news on tv. My sailor is very honored to serve this ship.
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Comment by Suzan on October 21, 2009 at 1:03pm - Is this an official date 11/9 for N$Mers to meet
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Comment by Kay Tim's Mom on October 29, 2009 at 4:43pm
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Navy for Moms Admin,
I posted a Blog... thanks!
Kay
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Comment by Kay Tim's Mom on October 29, 2009 at 4:44pm
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Suzan,
This is a grassroots effort to build support for N4M (a life-saving site for me and hundreds of other moms) and our sailors.
Kay
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