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Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024: German Navy in New York

  • A gray warship in front of a city skyline with skyscrapers.

    Gray lady and Lady Liberty: the frigate “Baden-Württemberg” arriving with the German Navy Task Force IPDIndo-Pacific Deployment in New York City on May 22nd

    Bundeswehr/Philipp Schäfer
  • Close-up of a waving American flag.

    Happy to be here: The German vessels have hoisted the host country flag of the United States in their foretops

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Sailors in white uniform.

    The German ships under the Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. From here they sailed another 20 kilometers up the Hudson River

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • There are artillery pieces on a river bank with smoke rising above them.

    Not an everyday experience: The German guests were part of the traditional Parade of Ships for Fleet Week. Here the Veterans Corps of Artillery State of New York fires a salute from Fort Hamilton on the Hudson River.

    US Army/Mark Getman
  • A man and a woman in blue work uniforms on the deck of a ship show a thumbs up.

    Sailors of the USUnited States Coast Guard onboard “Baden-Württemberg”. They supported the New York pilots when the non-local ships arrived.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Two large gray ships in motion, a large bridge in the background.

    "Frankfurt am Main" and USSUnited States Ship "Bataan", an amphibious assault ship of the USUnited States Navy, following astern of "Baden-Württemberg" while pulling into New York Harbor

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • A large gray ship in front of a city silhouette with skyscrapers.

    In Upper Bay, the Hudson River is still about four kilometers wide, but the navigable channel is already narrower. Left in front of “Bataan” is Jersey City, on the right the west end of Manhattan. The German ships are sailing directly in front.

    US Navy/Malachi Lakey
  • Two marines in sand-colored work uniforms smile brightly.

    This is what anticipation looks like. Sailors of “Baden-Württemberg” shortly before docking at noon on May 22nd. As soon as the frigate has moored, there is still lots to do. But the first shore leave in the new foreign port is assured.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • View of a rectangular harbor basin in which a large gray ship lies.

    Berthing is planned for the German vessels at Pier 90 of the New York Passenger Ship Terminal. A historically significant place: ocean liners such as passenger ships “Queen Mary” and “Normandie” once docked here.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • A Marine in a sand-colored work uniform throws a coiled line.

    The “Baden-Württemberg” is mooring. A sailor throws a so-called bola line onto the pier, which is used to pull the heavy mooring lines ashore.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • An admiral in a white uniform sits in front of a large window behind which people are waving.

    Fleet Week has been a tradition in the USA since the 1930s. At its core, it is a major public relations effort by the USUnited States Navy. Here Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti in the “Today Show‘s” studio on May 23rd

    US Navy/Michael B. Zingaro
  • Soldiers in camouflage uniforms playing tug-of-war against each other.

    Navy vs. Marines: There are plenty of high-profile events in Manhattan during Fleet Week, May 22nd to 28th, including competitions, parades and concerts. The aim is to present the USUnited States naval forces up close to citizens.

    US Navy/Jacob Mattingly
  • Civilians walk across the flag-draped upper deck of a gray warship in the sunshine.

    Five major vessels of the USUnited States Navy, the USUnited States Coast Guard and the German Navy are open to New Yorkers for ship tours. Over 1,000 people visit “Baden-Württemberg” and “Frankfurt am Main”.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • People stand on the flight deck of a ship, a soldier in an olive green overall speaks to them.

    Amphibious assault ship “Bataan” moored at Pier 88 almost right next to the Germans. The vessel, technically a so-called “landing helicopter dock”, also has ship tours for anyone interested during Fleet Week.

    US Marine Corps/Orion StPierre
  • A male and female Marine in white uniforms pose for a cell phone photo.

    Some of the German ship's company are also on duty on weekends, but this is arranged in such a way that everyone gets enough free time on land. This offers the opportunity to make international friends.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • An admiral in a white uniform talking to a woman holding a microphone.

    Leadership task: Rear Admiral Axel Schulz, commander of Task Group IPD24, in an interview with a journalist. Public communication about the German Navy's global engagement is at the core of the Indo-Pacific Deployment 2024.

    Bundeswehr/David Wähner
  • An admiral in a white uniform touches a polished stone wall with writing on it.

    The thoughtful side of Fleet Week: It traditionally takes place on the weekend around Memorial Day. Here, Vice Admiral Doug Perry, commander USUnited States 2nd Fleet(l.), visits the 9/11 Open Sky Memorial in Jersey City.

    US Navy/Clay Whaley
  • Two naval officers in white uniforms.

    Strengthening partnerships: Perry (l.) onboard “Baden-Württemberg”, welcomed by commanding officer, Commander Dirk Matheis. Perry's area of ​​responsibility includes the entire North Atlantic, also main area of ​​operations for German frigates.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Numerous people are standing on the deck of a ship.

    Naval diplomacy in action: On the evening of May 23rd, around 500 guests gather for a reception onboard “Baden-Württemberg”. The official invitation came from the German ambassador in Washington, D.C.District of Columbia, Andreas Michaelis.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Three naval officers in white uniforms and a man in a suit and tie.

    Ambassador Michaelis (2nd from left) with admirals Perry and Schulz as well as Commander Matheis. For German diplomats, German naval vessels in foreign ports are platforms for their work that leave unique impressions.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Four sailors in white uniforms hold a large falg coloured black, red and gold.

    Diplomatic receptions on German naval vessels formally end with an Evening Colours ceremony at sunset. Networking between the guests continues quite informally afterwards.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Sailorsin white uniforms stand in a square with large screen advertising spaces.

    Most Fleet Week New York events take place in Times Square in the heart of Manhattan. The navy ships visiting the city are just five blocks away.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Several women pose for a cell phone photo next to sailors in white uniforms.

    “Thank you for your service”: Americans maintain a close relationship with their men and women in uniform. This includes the guests from Germany, who are a popular photo opportunity for passers-by in Times Square.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • A soldier in a dark blue uniform plays the electric guitar.

    Public concerts are part of Fleet Week's fixed program. Here is Corporal William Pfaff, bassist with the Quantico Marine Corps Band, in Times Square on the evening of May 22nd. A highlight for the German visitors, too

    US Marine Corps/Aldo Sessarego
  • A large group of sailors in white uniforms throw their caps in the air.

    Unique selling point of navies: In times of mass tourism, sailors experience foreign countries and peoples in a very exclusive way. These German sailors will never forget their trip to New York.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska
  • Sailors in white uniforms stand on the deck of a ship and give a military salute.

    Bye, bye, New York! When Task Group IPD24 left on 26 May, Rear Admiral Schulz (r.) and his crews saluted the Empty Sky Memorial once again. It is located on the west bank of the Hudson River directly across from Lower Manhattan.

    Bundeswehr/Nico Theska

Frigate FGSFederal German Ship “Baden-Württemberg” and replenishment ship FGSFederal German Ship “Frankfurt am Main” were in New York City from May 22nd to 26th. They had arrived on time for Fleet Week, a traditional public event of the USUnited States Navy.

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