Comments by "AtomicBabel" (@AtomicBabel) on "USS New York - Guide 204" video.

  1. My personal story about a different USS New York. I grew up in NYC with the Twin Towers as a backdrop to every single day in my younger life. The use of steel from the Towers in the hull of LPD-21, USS New York is therefore extremely significant to me. Alas, I was not there for her commissioning. However, that immediate Monday my flight into NYC was delayed 1 hr. When my flight finally descended below the clouds, we were over Coney Island Beach and Amusement Park. From this bird's eye view, there she was! USS New York! steaming towards the opening in the breakers. The 2 escorting chase boats turned away, and she crossed the harbor entrance. Proud, alone and underway for the open ocean as a Commissioned Combatant of the US Navy for the first time, USS New York! This will always be the greatest moment for me with ANY ship.
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