Gravely docked at State Port; tours sold out

Sailors have worked overtime for weeks to prepare the Navy's newest destroyer for its trip to Wilmington and its commissioning ceremony. Fun is on the horizon, though, because the PCU Gravely left Jacksonville, Fla. Monday and began sailing up theCape Fear River Friday morning at about 10 a.m. It docked at the State Port shortly before noon.

According to Cmdr. Douglas Kunzman, the 508.5-foot-long guided missile destroyer Gravely will sail up the river aided by a river pilot and tug, just to be safe. It will turn around and then dock.


While in port, the sailors and officers will visit with their families and participate in several community events. The invitation-only commissioning is scheduled for 11 a.m. Nov. 20.

Public tours of the Gravely, which officially becomes the USS Gravely once its commissioned, are sold out.


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