USS New York: City on the Sea
Strength forged through sacrifice. Never forget.”
The U.S. Navy’s USS New York, an instrument of freedom and peace, was commissioned Nov. 7, 2009 in New York City. Cutting through the water with a bow forged from 7.5 tons of World Trade Center steel, the USS New York carries much more than just the name of the Big Apple wherever it travels.
Intrepid Mission
This sleek San Antonio-class landing platform, dock vessel has the primary mission of carrying Marines and equipment anywhere in the world. It can remain under the radar and place many Marines on the beach very quickly to build combat power ashore before the enemy is even aware.
The crew of nearly 400 sailors and Marines will tell you that what’s special about this ship is what it stands for.2:32
A USS New York Minute
The USS New York runs very much like the bustling city it’s named for; it’s the ship that never sleeps! From bow to stern, take a USS New York minute to catch up with crew members. Click below to watch how they roll.