Fleet Week Underway in New York

May 25, 2016

Parade of ships signals start of Fleet Week New York 2016
Now in its 28th year, New York Fleet Week has commenced, with ships from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy sailing into New York Harbor.
Photo: Jeff O'Malley
Photo: Jeff O'Malley
Photo: Jeff O'Malley
Sailors onboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) pose for a “I heart New York” photograph in preparation for Fleet Week New York. (U.S. Navy photo by Raymond Minami)
The parade of ships, which can be seen along the Hudson River from Battery Park to just south of the George Washington Bridge, include:
The weeklong Fleet Week celebration has been held nearly every year since 1984, providing an opportunity for New Yorkers to witness firsthand the capabilities of today’s maritime services, as well as meet sailors, marines and coastguardsmen.

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