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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 6.25 GMT

“USS Pearl Harbour” in Sri Lanka

 
United States Naval Ship “USS Pearl Harbour” arrived at the Port of Trincomalee yesterday (13 July) on a goodwill visit.

USS Pearl Harbor is a Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship belonging to the United States Navy. It is 186 meters in length and has a displacement of 11251 tons. The ship complement consists of 352 naval personnel including 24 officers and 328 sailors. The ship carries several small and medium landing craft on board and is capable of transporting 500 marines.

During the stay here, the crew of “USS Pearl Harbour” is scheduled to participate in a series of special programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy to enhance the relationship between the two Navies.

Upon her arrival at the port, she was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy. Subsequently, Commanding Officer of the ship Commander David K. Guluzian called on the Commander Eastern Naval Area Rear Admiral Jayanath Colombage. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the occasion.

 


 
                   
 
   
   
   
   
   

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