USS New York: New navy ship's ties to 9/11


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Mary Reed with Construction Equipment Guide writes about the connection between the nearly-completed USS New York, part of which was built using steel recycled from the World Trade Center debris:

Despite geographical distance, a strong link connects the destroyed World Trade Center in New York City and the Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (NGSS) shipyard in Avondale, La., which, like nearby New Orleans, was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina.

The bond between them is the U.S. Navy ship currently under construction in Avondale, for the vessel’s bow stem was cast from steel salvaged from the ruins of the World Trade Center.

Cleanup efforts after 9/11 included removal of approximately 200,000 tons (181,437 t) of steel, much of which was sold worldwide to be reused for various purposes. However, an I-beam was retained to be recast for the Navy vessel’s bow stem, the most forward part of a ship. The role of the bow stem is to forge a path through the water, leading the ship to its mission.

4 Response to "USS New York: New navy ship's ties to 9/11"

  1. Moye 12/6/07 17:33
    We actually have part of this contract on the intrastructure access between levels all the way to the tower but not the hull. It is kicking our butt. A lot of problems for us. Or should I say Challenges. We have not only in Avondale but also Pascagoula, MS. and in Virginia. Several ships are being built right now. Glad I have avoided this project so far but a couple of my coworkers stay on this ship during working hours a lot and it is one hot place according to them. It should be Louisiana in June what to expect.
  2. Scott Koen 16/6/07 21:51
    Moye
    I am interested in any stories or photos you have of the USS New York being built. My website will be a patriotic information source for the USSNY
    Scott Koen
    scottkoen@aol.com
    www.ussnewyork.com
  3. CAE Airport Moye 15/7/07 21:48
    Scott if you are still out there I have tried to reach you. Post a new web or email and I will try again.
  4. Anonymous 8/9/07 21:22
    Moye
    You can reach me at
    scottkoen@aol.com and the website is in beta now but you can see it at http://ussnewyork.com/dev/index.html
    Thanks
    Scott Koen

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