USS New York commissioned Nov 12, 2009
The USS New York is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship. It was christened March 1 in a New Orleans' shipyard by Dotty England, the ship's sponsor and wife of former Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England. (The Dolphin, CT)
Centralia sailor becomes part of Sept. 11 history Nov 10, 2009
San Antonio-class Amphibious Transport Dock Ship. Made with 7. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Keel authentication ceremony set for USS Somerset Nov 9, 2009
The actual keel-laying milestone was achieved in September of this year, said Bill Glenn, public relations manager of Northrop Gumman Shipbuilding. The keel authentication is a ceremony we have to show that the ship s keel has been truly and fairly laid. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Stamp of approval Oct 30, 2009
The USS Juneau LPD-10, an amphibious transport dock, was decommissioned a year ago Friday. "The thing that I tried to convey is there have been three USS Juneau's and to show people the difference between the three ships and let them learn a little bit about each of those three different ships," Field said. (Juneau Empire)
Photo Release -- Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus Visits Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Gulf Coast Facility in Pascagoula Oct 9, 2009
He also toured various ships under construction, including the Aegis-guided missile destroyer Gravely (DDG 107), the amphibious transport dock ship San Diego (LPD 22), and the U.S. Coast Guard National Security Cutter Waesche (WMSL 751) ... Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding - Gulf Coast facilities' current work includes contracts to build DDG 51-class Aegis destroyers, LPD 17-class amphibious transport dock ships, U.S. Coast Guard National Security cutters and the U.S. Navy's newest amphibious... (Primezone Releases)
Blue Angels ready to roar, soar for Fleet Week Oct 8, 2009
Four vessels, including the amphibious transport dock ship Green Bay, will parade from the Golden Gate Bridge to the waterfront, beginning at 11:30 a.m.. The air show begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
2,100 Pendleton Marines Scheduled To Deploy Sep 19, 2009
Scheduled to leave Naval Base San Diego are the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard, amphibious transport dock USS Cleveland and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore, according to Naval Surface Forces public affairs. Also leaving are Tactical Air Control Squadron 12, the "Wild Cards" Helicopter Sea Combat 23, an assault craft unit and a surgical team, according to the Navy. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
USS New York, never forget Sep 17, 2009
- As America remembers the nearly 3,000 lives lost Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. Navy prepares to commission the first of three Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD 17-class) ships named for the sites of the 9/11 tragedies, Nov. 7 in New York City ... The primary mission of LPD 17-class amphibious transport dock ships is the transport and deployment of necessary combat and support elements of Marine expeditionary units and brigades. (The Dolphin, CT)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: US helicopters to join rescue effort Aug 18, 2009
Minister of Transportation and Communications Mao Chi-kuo (v), chief of the Central Emergency Operations Center (CEOC), said the helicopter was the first of four US military aircraft transported by the USS Denver X an amphibious transport dock ship X to waters near Taiwan. From there, the other three choppers will also fly to Tainan Air Base to join Taiwanese operations. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
* MORAKOT: THE AFTERMATH: Emergency aid pours in from abroad Aug 17, 2009
At least one US heavy-lift CH-53E helicopter will arrive in Taiwan today to assist in relief operations in southern Taiwan, Ministry of National Defense officials said yesterday, adding it would be delivered by an amphibious transport dock ship X also known as a landing platform dock X in waters near Taiwan, from where the chopper will fly to the Tainan air base. The US military is now working to have its CH-53E helicopter take part in humanitarian post--disaster relief efforts in Taiwan, a... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
69 on Navy ship test positive for swine flu Jul 23, 2009
The other ships at Pearl Harbor that are part of the group are the dock-landing ship USS Comstock, cruiser USS Lake Champlain and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans, Self-Kyler added ... The other ships at Pearl Harbor that are part of the group are the dock-landing ship USS Comstock, cruiser USS Lake Champlain and the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans, Self-Kyler added. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Swine flu hits Navy group visiting Hawaii Jul 22, 2009
The quarantined Navy and Marine Corps personnel are on the amphibious assault ship Boxer, the dock landing ship Comstock, the cruiser Lake Champlain and the amphibious transport dock ship New Orleans, said Lockwood. The Pearl Harbor-based guided missile destroyer Chung-Hoon, which returned home yesterday, is also part of the Boxer group. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Three Navy ships with quarantined sailors leave Hawai'i for San Diego tomorrow Jul 22, 2009
Meanwhile, the amphibious transport dock ship New Orleans, which had been outside Pearl Harbor, will pull into port tomorrow for a visit, officials said. All four ships in the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group have crew members quarantined with flu-like symptoms, but the Navy today could not say how many are in isolation in medical wards on the ships. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Swine flu strikes Navy group berthed at Pearl Harbor Jul 22, 2009
The other ships at Pearl Harbor as part of the Boxer group are the dock landing ship USS Comstock, cruiser USS Lake Champlain, and the amphibious Transport dock ship USS New Orleans, Self-Kyler added ... The other ships at Pearl Harbor as part of the Boxer group are the dock landing ship USS Comstock, cruiser USS Lake Champlain, and the amphibious Transport dock ship USS New Orleans, Self-Kyler added. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Ridgenavyman helps commemorate Midway Jul 16, 2009
ARGs usually include an amphibious squadron, an amphibious assault ship, amphibious transport dock, and dock landing ship. The BATARG is made up of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan , the amphibious transport dock USS Ponce and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Photo Release -- New York (LPD 21), With World Trade Center Steel Leading the Way, Reaches Significant Milestone With Successful Builder's Sea Trial Jul 3, 2009
New York is the fifth amphibious transport dock ship in the San Antonio class. The LPD 17 San Antonio class is the newest addition to the Navy's 21st-Century amphibious assault force. (Primezone Releases)
Photo Release -- Northrop Grumman Announces $213.8 Million Advance Procurement Contract for Tenth San Antonio (LPD 17) Class Amphibious Ship Jun 25, 2009
8 million cost-plus-fixed-fee advance procurement contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: - ) that will provide long lead materials for LPD 26, the tenth amphibious transport dock ship of the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) class. Related Quotes. (Primezone Releases)
Navy Ship Returning To Va From Final Deployment (3:35 p.m.) Jun 6, 2009
(AP) - The Navy says the amphibious transport dock Nashville is scheduled to return to Norfolk next Friday from its final deployment. The 39-year-old ship is due to be decommissioned Sept. 30. (WTVR.com, VA)
Hartford returns to homeport May 28, 2009
Hartford is expected to enter Electric Boat shipyard for a thorough inspection to assess required repairs following the March 20 collision with the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) in the Strait of Hormuz. Commander Chris Harkins, Deputy Commander, Submarine Squadron 8, commanded Hartford for the transit back stateside. (The Dolphin, CT)
U.S. confirmed swine flu cases top 1,600, CDC says May 10, 2009
The amphibious transport dock ship had been due to deploy on June 1 to the South Pacific on a humanitarian mission, Cmdr. Joseph Surette, a Navy spokesman, said Tuesday. (CNN -- Health)
Navy Cancels Ship Deployment Over Swine Flu May 6, 2009
The USS Dubuque, an amphibious transport dock ship, is now being cleaned and disinfected at the naval base in San Diego. Additional Resources. (Click2Houston, TX)
Swine flu case leads US Navy to cancel Pacific deployment May 6, 2009
"We have one confirmed case. We have also 50 others with flu symptoms" aboard the USS Dubuque, an amphibious transport dock ship stationed in San Diego, California, Navy spokesman Lieutenant Commander John Daniels told AFP.. The vessel had been scheduled to deploy on a four-month humanitarian mission in the Southern Pacific to provide military and civic assistance to countries in the region. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
12 Navies Off Florida Coast? Must Be UNITAS Gold May 2, 2009
U.S. ships participating in the $7 million exercise are the Mesa Verde, which is an amphibious transport dock ship, and a host of other U.S. ships, including the USS Harry Truman battle group. They are acting as the "bad guys" in the exercise. (Fox News)
Muscatine native relieved from duties as submarine commander Apr 16, 2009
It collided with the amphibious transport dock New Orleans at night at the entrance to the Persian Gulf off Iran s coast. Navy officials said the submarine was submerged but near the surface at the time of the accident. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Navy skipper loses post after nuke sub crash Apr 16, 2009
The New Orleans is an amphibious transport dock ship. The two vessels are now undergoing evaluation and repairs in Bahrain. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Pearl Harbor shipyard crew responds to sub collision in Persian Gulf Mar 24, 2009
The nuclear submarine USS Hartford collided with the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans in the Strait of Hormuz early Friday morning. The 12 shipyard personnel will assess the damage to Hartford and begin in-theater repairs, officials said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
* US Navy vessels collide in busy Strait of Hormuz Mar 22, 2009
The New Orleans is an amphibious transport dock ship. This story has been viewed 353 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
U.S. Navy: Two vessels collide in Strait of Hormuz Mar 21, 2009
The New Orleans is an amphibious transport dock ship. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today)
Curtiss-Wright Awarded Follow-On Contract From Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding Feb 27, 2009
The San Antonio-class, the U. S. Navy's new primary class of amphibious transport dock ship, will ultimately replace a number of older class LPD ships. "The hangar door equipment is a critical part of the systems that enable the Navy's ships to protect our nation, and we are pleased to continue our support of the LPD ship program," said Martin R. Benante, CEO and Chairman of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. (PR Newswire)
Overboard Sailor Identified as Virginia Man Feb 8, 2009
The Navy says the 34-year-old engineman first class from the amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio went overboard last Wednesday. Crews were lowering an inflatable boat into the water at the time. (Fox News)
