Thursday
I believe I mentioned this when the story about the World Trade Center steel first came out. I am sure most of our readers will appreciate the symbolism in this DOD press release:
The Navy will christen the newest San Antonio class amphibious transport dock ship New York (LPD 21) at 10 a.m. CST on Saturday, March 1, 2008, during a ceremony at Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding facilities in New Orleans, La.The ship is named New York in honor of the state, the city and the victims of Sept. 11, 2001. A unique characteristic of the ship is the use of 7.5 tons of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center wreckage that was incorporated into the construction process. The steel was melted and formed to make the bow stem of the ship. Use of this steel symbolizes the spirit and resiliency of the people of New York. The official motto of New York is: "Never Forget."
And I will not. Not until the day the last Al Qaeda swings on a loose noose at Guantanamo or lies rotting in some forgotten mountain fastness with a precise hole drilled in the forehead of their sun-bleached skull.
The official motto of New York is: "Never Forget."
The official motto of the USS New York is: "Never Forget."
Posted by D. Anghelone at February 28, 2008 01:07 AM
Perhaps you'd like to ring the Pentagon and to ask them to fix their Press Release then. I don't 'correct' direct quotes, only my own.
Posted by Dale Amon at February 28, 2008 01:46 AM
I can assure you that neither New Yorkers nor sailors aboard the USS New York will ever forget.
And this is one fine vessel, is it not? I've heard it was a big deal in Navy terms to get commissioned to its maiden voyage.
Posted by Tman at February 28, 2008 02:11 AM
Nothing to fix. A U.S. Navy ship can be referred to by name without the USS.
Posted by Max at February 28, 2008 03:32 AM
I don't 'correct' direct quotes, only my own.
You weren't asked to correct anything.
Posted by D. Anghelone at February 28, 2008 10:44 AM
The prefix USS is not added untill the ship is commissioned, which will occur sometime late in 2009 in New York. She also does not fly a flag untill then. For more info you can go to www.ussnewyork.com
Thanks
Scott
Posted by scott koen at February 28, 2008 11:34 AM
The press release is correct for USN style guide.
First reference: Ship name and the hull number, prefix USS if in commission.
On second reference, use only ship name.
Print publications should italicize ship name. Never capitalize.
No "the". Ever.
Posted by Zimon at February 28, 2008 11:58 AM
Just FYI the motto of the province of Quebec, Canada, found on all licence plates is - Je me souviens.
Posted by Millie Woods at February 28, 2008 12:48 PM
So, what happens when New York docks at a Saudi seaport and hangs a huge banner over the side: "We're heeeere!"?
I think it would be awesome.
Posted by Sunfish at February 28, 2008 03:31 PM
Man, I can't stand pedants. It's amusing when they're wrong, however - thanks for pointing that out, Zimon.
Posted by James Waterton at February 29, 2008 02:51 AM
"Not until the day the last Al Qaeda swings on a loose noose at Guantanamo or lies rotting in some forgotten mountain fastness with a precise hole drilled in the forehead of their sun-bleached skull."
Too bloody right!
Posted by KG at March 1, 2008 02:28 PM
"Not until the day the last Al Qaeda swings on a loose noose at Guantanamo or lies rotting in some forgotten mountain fastness with a precise hole drilled in the forehead of their sun-bleached skull."
Enlisted yet, Dale?
Yeah, didn't think so.
Posted by Anonymous at March 3, 2008 05:09 PM
When my husband read an article a couple of years ago about the ship being built from the steel he was so moved that he wrote a poem about it. He showed it to some friends of his and they wrote a song and took it to Nashville. The song sung by Charlie Daniels at the christening was the end result of that process.
Posted by coffeediva at June 29, 2008 02:22 PM
