Hero Ships - Season 1 - Eps 7: USS New York
This episode reveals how the latest ship to be named “USS New York” was assembled. An “Amphibious Dock Ship,” it is one of the most technologically advanced vessels in America's arsenal, and is reinforced with steel from the World Trade Center towers. Its predecessor, the battleship New York, born in 1911, was present during the German High Seas Fleet at Scapa Flo in 1918. Later modernized, it fought a two-ocean war in World War II.
About Hero Ships
Title: Hero Ships
First Air Date: 2008-05-26
Last Air Date: 2008-07-21
Status: Ended
Rating: 0/10 (from 0 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 13
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Lou Reda Productions
Synopsis
From the ship nicknamed "Old Ironsides" to today's nuclear-powered marvels, these U.S. Navy legends and their crews have made a name for themselves as some of the most impressive fighting vessels in history. Admired at home and abroad, each has their own story to tell. Watch to find out why they're called Hero Ships.
