USS New York LPD-21

[indy85_starion]

The USS New York (made from 7.5 tons of steel from WTCs) commissioned this week... http://www.ussnewyork.com/ The future USS New York LPD-21 under construction at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems shipyard in Avondale, LA, will be the fifth amphibious transport dock of the San Antonio class. The ship was named New York after the state and incorporates in its construction steel salvaged from the World Trade Centers. Her ship motto is "Never Forget." "We're very proud that the twisted steel from the WTC towers will soon be used to forge an even stronger national defense," New York Gov. George Pataki spoke in 2002. "The USS New York will soon be defending freedom and combating terrorism around the globe, while also ensuring that the world never forgets the evil attacks of Sept. 11 and the courage and strength New Yorkers showed. This will be the seventh U.S. ship named New York. http://www.ussny.org/ USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) arrived in New York City on Monday, Nov. 2. She is berthed at Pier 88 on Manhattan's west side -- 12th Ave. at W. 48th St.) YES, you are invited to go aboard the ship. USS NEW YORK (LPD-21) PUBLIC SHIP VISITS ... – Wednesday, November 4 – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Thursday, November 5 – 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Sunday, November 8 – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Monday, November 9 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Tuesday, November 10 – 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. – Wednesday, November 11 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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[vraa]

It's pretty cool, but they should've made a space-battlecruiser instead.
Imagine blasting away entire mountain regions with an ion cannon
We could literally start glassing away the planet.