September 10, 2004: The keel laying ceremony for the New York LPD-21 at Northrop Grumman Ship Systems.

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September 3, 2005: Northrop Grumman Ship Systems following Hurricane Katrina, the New York LPD-21
is seen at left and Green Bay LPD-20 at right.

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August 2006: Fitting the bow on the New York LPD-21.

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August 2006: The bulbous bow being fitted on the New York LPD-21, the section painted white is the steel from
the World Trade Center.

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August 2006: The aft mast being fitted on the New York LPD-21.

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