Fleet Week
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The guided missile cruiser USS Anzio (CG 68) sails past the Statue of Liberty at the beginning of Fleet Week 2004 in New York City.
Fleet Week is a United States Navy and United States Coast Guard tradition where active military ships recently deployed in over sea operations dock in a variety of major cities for one week. Once the ships dock, the crew can enter the city and visit its tourist attractions. At certain hours, the public can take a guided tour of the ships. Often, Fleet Week is accompanied by military demonstrations and airshows such as the Blue Angels.
The most well-known Fleet Week is in New York City and takes place consecutively every year since 1984 on May 26-June 2. The ships are docked at Pier 88 in Manhattan and the Stapleton Pier in Staten Island. Other unofficial Fleet Week Cities include San Diego and San Francisco.
2004 New York City Fleet Included
- Amphibious Assault Ships: USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)
- Cruisers: USS Anzio (CG-68), USS Monterey (CG-61)
- Destroyers: USS Barry (DDG-52), USS Carney (DDG-64), USS Mahan (DDG-72)
- Frigates: USS De Wert (FFG-45), USS Halyburton (FFG-40)
- Patrol Ships: USS Shamal (PC-13), USCGC Reliance (WMEC-615), USCGC Katherine Walker (WLM-552)
External Links
- US Navy New York City Fleet Week Website (http://fleetweek.navy.mil/)