Fleet Week
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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.
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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)
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External Links
- US Navy New York City Fleet Week Website (http://fleetweek.navy.mil/)
