[FedCom] Navy Sails into Seattle for Seafair Fleet Week

[~Bill]

Navy Sails into Seattle for Seafair Fleet Week
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Story Number: NNS140728-07Release Date: 7/28/2014 12:57:00 PM
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>From Navy Region Northwest Public Affairs
SEATTLE (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS
Essex (LHD 2), guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62), and
guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) will arrive in Seattle the
afternoon of July 29 for Seafair as part of the annual festival's Fleet
Week, marking the return of the U.S. Navy after missing the event in 2013.

The three Navy ships, along with two Royal Canadian Navy ships, and one U.S.
Coast Guard vessel, will be in Seattle to celebrate Seafair Fleet Week, a
summer tradition in the Pacific Northwest since 1950. The vessels will be in
the city offering public tours and participating in the annual festivities.

The Seattle visit offers the public an opportunity to tour aboard the ships
and meet Sailors as they showcase the ships' capabilities. It also gives
citizens a chance to gain a better understanding of how the sea services
support the Maritime Strategy and national defense of the United States.

The Parade of Ships and Parade of Flight will take place in and over Elliott
Bay on Wednesday, June 30 starting at approximately 1:45 p.m. Fleet Week
ships will be open for public tours on piers 66, 69 and 90 from Thursday,
July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 3. Times for tours will vary by ship from
day-to-day. Please see below schedule for details.

When arriving for public tours, all visitors will be required to present a
photo ID and pass through an airport-style security screening checkpoint
prior to boarding the ships. All visitors are subject to search prior to
entering the security zone. Visitors are encouraged to bring as few items as
possible when arriving for their tour and are recommended to wear
flat-heeled, closed-toe shoes.

Prohibited items aboard include the following:
- Open-toe shoes
- Weapons, including knives, firearms and club weapons
- Defensive chemicals or sprays, including mace and pepper spray; spray cans
of any type
- Fireworks, flammable liquids or other explosives
- Illegal drugs, to include marijuana, and/or drug-related paraphernalia
- Large bags, including backpacks and large camera bags (small camera bags
and small handbags may be permitted, but will be subject to search)



Pier / Ship Tour Opportunities 

Pier 66: Thurs., July 31 - Sat., Aug. 2; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
USS Chancellorsville Sun., Aug. 3; 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
USS Howard 

Pier 69: Thurs., July 31 - Fri., Aug. 1; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
HMCS Brandon Closed Sat., Aug. 2
HMCS Edmonton Sun., Aug. 3; 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Pier 90: Thurs., July 31 - Sun., Aug. 3; 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
USS Essex (USCGC Mellon will not be open for tours on Fri, Aug. 1)
USCGC Mellon 

Media Opportunities
During the ships' visit to Seattle, media are encouraged to contact Public
Affairs Specialists Liane Nakahara at (360) 340-5372 and Missy Anderson at
(360) 340-4349, regarding access to the ship, to arrange interviews with
Sailors or to request other related information. 

* There will be an opportunity for media to cover a community service
project being conducted by Sailors from USS Essex on July 31, from 5 p.m. to
7 p.m. at the Northwest Harvest food bank. 

* There will also be a "Battle of the Chefs" featuring service members on
Aug. 2 at 3 p.m. at the Seafair weekend cooking stage at Lake Washington. 
 
Bill - N1KUG
Boston, Mass
Cruise Ship Frequencies
http://scanmaritime.com/
 


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