The USS New York is seen during its commissioning on November 7, 2009 at Piers 86 and 88 in New York City. Loccisano/GettyFrom The New York Daily News:
The New York came to life Saturday, becoming the Navy's newest warship - and a proud symbol of fortitude.
The $1 billion amphibious transport dock carries 7.5 tons of steel from the World Trade Center in her bow stem.
"The New York will be a visible testament to our resilience," said Navy Secretary Ray Mabus as the first watch was set and hundreds of sailors and Marines ran onto the decks of the ship, a tradition signaling the official commissioning of the vessel.
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