The Christening
WELCOME!We are about to celebrate the Christening of an extraordinary ship, New York (LPD 21). The Christening celebration will begin with musical performances at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Avondale, Louisiana.
The ship was named New York after the state and incorporates in its construction steel salvaged from the World Trade Centers.
Northrop Grumman Corporation will welcome Mrs. Dotty H. England, wife of Deputy Secretary of Defense, Gordon England, as ship sponsor.
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