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USS Newyork (LPD 21) takes more than 7.5 tons of steel in her bow from the wreckage of the World Trade Centre of September 11 terrorist attacks. Many people including families of the 9/11 victims, attended the christening of the USS New York in Louisiana on March,01. When the attack took place, the ship was planned but had no name.

The 25,000-tonne vessel,with $1 billion (£504 million) budget is the fifth in a new class of warship. The ship due for commissioning in 2009 is designed for missions including special operations against terrorists. She can carry a crew of 360 and 700 combat-ready Marines to be landed ashore by helicopters and assault craft.

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