A naval ship named for Iowa’s fourth largest city will be launched this weekend. Sioux City Mayor Bob Scott is among a group of city leaders in Marinette (mair-uh-net), Wisconsin for events surrounding the dedication of the U.S.S. Sioux City…
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The littoral (lit-or-ul) combat ship is designed to detect mines. The commander of the ship, Kevin Ralston, and a dozen crew members visited Sioux City back in September.
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The U.S.S Sioux City will eventually be based in Mayport, Florida. It will operate across the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and in the Middle East. The $700 million, 378 foot long ship will be manned by a crew of 53 sailors.