World Trade Center Steel is Shaped into PCU New York
Story Number: NNS030912-06
Release Date: 9/12/2003 11:20:00 AM



From Chief Journalist Grover Hardman, Commander Naval Reserve Force Public Affairs

AMITE, La. (NNS) -- Hot, molten steel splattered in a colorful display of natural fireworks, as the bow stem was recently formed for PCU New York (LPD 21) at a Louisiana foundry.

Twenty tons of steel salvaged from the remains of the World Trade Center in the aftermath of terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was melted and poured into a mold to form the first component for the amphibious transport dock named in honor of the Empire State.