The USS New York in the Hudson River on Nov 2nd, 2009. Wikipedia
USS New York, Carrying A Benghazi Suspect, Has Gone Dark -- Washington Post
Where is the USS New York?
At 684 feet long and displacing over 24,900 tons, the Mayport, Fla.-based San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock is no smart car of the seas. Yet the vessel has gone “dark” for more than a week now.
The low profile might have something to do with the fact that the New York is currently home to the recently captured Ahmed Abu Khattala, one of the accused ringleaders of the Sept. 11-12, 2012, Benghazi terrorist attacks that left four Americans dead.
While any ship’s location is supposed to be a well-guarded secret when deployed, the New York is in a unique position, because instead of threading its way through the Suez Canal or dodging a Chinese destroyer, it’s believed to be steaming toward the East Coast: Abu Khattala is expected to be arraigned soon in Washington.
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Update: Mayport-based USS New York 'goes dark' with Benghazi suspect on board -- AP
My Comment: I am betting that it will show up in New York City within 2 weeks.
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