Western Morning News (Saturday)
Ambassador boards USS New York
Captain Brent DeVore welcomed Ambassador Robert Johnson on board the USS New York in Devonport Naval Base yesterday.
The ship has been taking part in Operation Trident Junction in Norway.
About 50,000 personnel from Nato Allies and partner countries were testing their ability to operate and deter potential adversaries in Nato’s biggest exercise in recent years.
Hundreds of American sailors and Marines have been enjoying some R&R ashore in Plymouth this week.
Captain DeVore, the ship’s commanding officer, said: “Plymouth has a very rich history and a strong connection to our country.
“For all of us to visit the place we learned about in school translates the story to a real place.”
Capt De Vore was joined on the red carpet by Rear Admiral Will Warrender, Flag Officer Sea Training, who said both navies had a lot to learn from each other.
The USS New York is a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock and the fifth ship of the United States Navy to be named after the state of New York.
About 7.5 tonnes of steel salvaged from the World Trade Center in New York after it was destroyed in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, was used in her construction.