Steel From WTC To Be Used In Ship, USS New York

Annie

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nice story:

http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=30979

Twin Towers steel used in construction of USS New York


By Jeff Schogol, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Wednesday, August 17, 2005




James Marcel Cartier was one of the victims of the September 11th attack on the World Trade Center. His father says the USS New York will be a fitting tribute to Cartier and the rest of the Sept. 11 victimes.

ARLINGTON, Va. — From rubble to avenging angel: The U.S. Navy is using steel from the World Trade Center in a new ship, according to the Navy.

Ten tons of steel from the World Trade Center’s twin towers will be used in the construction of the USS New York, according to a Navy official.

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock is slated to be commissioned in 2008....
 

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