From FOX News:
World Trade Center Steel Strengthens New Naval Warship
The U.S.S. New York made it's triumphant New York City debut today and what a sight to behold it was. Many 9-11 first responders and 9-11 family members lined the banks of the Hudson River today to be a part of history - to watch the ship made with the salvaged remains of the World Trade Center return to the site where twin towers came down 8 years ago.
Watching the transformation of the twisted and charred steel turn into a massive hulking warship was powerful for shipbuilders, who have said this ship is a bold reminder that America will "never forget", which is also the ship's motto.
The U.S.S. New York arrived with a large escort of firefighting, police and coast guard boats - like a protected public official - or rock star heading to a stage - a fitting entourage for a ship of this size. She is 684 feet long, 105 feet wide and weighs 25-thousand tons. 7 1/2 tons of salvaged steel from the twin towers were melted down and molded into the ship's bow. As the ship made it's way into New York Harbor, it passed under the Verrazano Bridge then paused in the waters just outside the world trade center where Marines on board gave a 21 gun salute. It then muscled it's way up the Hudson River to Pier 88 on Manhattan's west side, where it will stay parked for the next 10 days.
Long may she sail...
