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The USS New York arrives in New York
New York welcomes a warship that bears her name. The USS New York's bow is forged with steel from the Twin Towers, destroyed in the attacks of 11 September 2001.
New Yorkers watch as the ship arrives
Thousands gathered along the Hudson River to remember those who died in the attacks and to get a glimpse of the ship as she entered the harbour.
Close-up of USS New York entering New York harbour
The 684ft (208m)-long amphibious assault vessel has 7.5 tonnes of World Trade Center steel in her bow.
Representatives of the New York City Police and Fire Departments and the US military watch as the USS New York enters New York harbour
Watched by representatives from the city's police and fire departments, as well as the US military, the ship fired off a 21-gun salute near the site of the 2001 attacks.
The USS New York arrives in New York
The US Navy is to hold an official commissioning ceremony on Saturday for the new warship, which set off on its maiden voyage from Louisiana three weeks ago.
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