Fleet Week
Week in which US Armed Forces ships dock at major cities
Fleet Week is a United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard tradition in which active military ships recently deployed in overseas operations dock in a variety of major cities for one week. Once the ships dock, the crews can enter the city and visit its tourist attractions. At certain hours, the public can take a guided tour of the ships. Often, Fleet Week is accompanied by military demonstrations and air shows such as those provided by the Blue Angels.
History
The first Fleet Week was celebrated in San Diego, California, during the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition.[2] The years between World War I and World War II saw an increasing military build-up in both Japan and Germany, while the communist Soviet Union (USSR) was given over to the wave of Stalinist nationalism. Most United States citizens experienced little sense of urgency about foreign developments because of isolationism and concerns with the ongoing economic Great Depression. However, then-U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, a former Assistant Secretary of the Navy, was intent on expanding the U.S. Navy in response to world political trends. A major aircraft company was moving to Lindbergh Field, (today more commonly known as San Diego International Airport). In this atmosphere, Fleet Week was born.
At 11 a.m. on May 29, 1935, a color guard of the U.S. Marine Corps led a parade across Cabrillo Bridge to Plaza del Pacifico, where the U.S. flag was raised to open the Exposition officially. At 8 p.m., Roosevelt spoke by telephone and designated two selected orphans to press the buttons turning on the lights which bathed the grounds in color. In his remarks, heard over the loudspeaker system, Roosevelt said: "The decision of the people of San Diego thus to dedicate the California Pacific International Exposition is, I believe, worthy of the courage and confidence with which our people now look to the future. No one can deny that we have passed through troubled years. No one can fail to feel the inspiration of your high purpose. I wish you great success."
During Fleet Week in June 1935, 114 warships and 400 military planes arrived under command of U.S. Navy Admiral Joseph M. Reeves, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Fleet. It was described as the mightiest fleet ever assembled under the U.S. flag. It included forty-eight battleships, cruisers and aircraft carriers, with more than 3,000 commissioned officers and 55,000 enlisted men. The U.S. Navy men visited the Exposition and, in turn, thousands of San Diegans and other fairgoers were guests on the various ships.
San Francisco
For years it was common for several U.S. Navy ships to dock in San Francisco, California for a similar series of events. One or more fleet ships were docked as a "visit ship" for tourists to board, and the local community took in sailors for home visits; drinks were often discounted to uniformed sailors at area bars and restaurants. The highlight of the San Francisco Fleet Week is the Air Show on San Francisco Bay with the Blue Angels as the center of attention.[3] The Air Show also features stunt planes and parachute team and Coast Guard demonstrations.[4] Another highlight of the Fleet Week SF is a parade of ships under the Golden Gate Bridge.[5]
The revived name of Fleet Week was applied to an expanded and more heavily publicized fleet visit in 1981, in conjunction with Columbus Day Weekend celebrations during the second week of October. Since then, the event has been held each year during the Columbus Day Weekend without a break and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2005. The event is estimated to attract over one million people who watch the air show along the San Francisco Bay waterfront stretching from the Ferry Building to the Golden Gate Bridge.[6] The event was canceled for 2013 due to federal budgetary issues,[7] but was revived in 2014, and continues to be an annual event.
San Francisco Fleet Week 2018
Ships included:
- USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6)
- USS Dewey (DDG-105)
- USS Manchester (LCS-14)
- USCGC Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129)
- HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331)
- MV Cape Horn
- MV John D. Dillard
San Francisco Fleet Week 2019
Ships included:
- USS Somerset (LPD-25)
- USS Princeton (CG-59)
- USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000)
- USS Charleston (LCS-18)
- USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623)
- USCGC Terrell Horne (WPC-1131)
- HMAS Brisbane (DDG 41)
San Francisco Fleet Week 2021
San Francisco Fleet Week returned after 2020 was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ships included:
- USS Rushmore (LSD-47)
- USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001)
- USS John S. McCain (DDG-56)
- USS Shoup (DDG-86)
- USCGC Robert Ward (WPC-1130)
San Francisco Fleet Week 2022
Ships included:
- USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49)
- USS Princeton (CG-59)
- USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62)
- USS Kansas City (LCS-22)
- USCGC Terrell Horne (WPC-1131)
San Francisco Fleet Week 2023
Ships included:
- USS John P. Murtha (LPD-26)
- USS Paul Hamilton (DDG-60)
- USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751)
- USCGC Benjamin Bottoms (WPC-1132)
Port Everglades
For more than 20 years, Fleet Week Port Everglades has been produced as a signature event for South Florida each spring by Broward Navy Days, a non-profit 501(c)(3). FW PEV provides an annual opportunity for residents to honor and celebrate Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen for their service to their country as well as witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's modern navy. With the support of sponsors and assistance of hundreds of volunteers representing veterans, civic and service organizations, FW PEV offers opportunities to enjoy shore leave and participate in a wide variety of recreational, vocational and community service activities. Popular events include:
All Hands on Deck Welcoming Party, Damage Control Olympics, Community Relations Projects, Ship Tours, Celebrity Chef Luncheon, Ship Honorary Dinners, Submariners Reception, Take a Hero Fishing Tournament, Golf Tournament, Culinary Competitions, Sailor of the Year Recognition and Dignitary Reception.
The Air & Sea Show was an annual air show in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida in which military and civilian performances took place on the four mile stretch of beach from Oakland Park to Las Olas Boulevard. The show existed from 1995 until 2007. It was revived in 2017 and now takes place around Memorial Day exclusive of Fleet Week.
Port Everglades Fleet Week 2018
Visiting ships included:
- USS Kearsarge (LHD-3)
- USS Detroit (LCS-7)
- USCGC Confidence (WMEC-619)
- USCGC Robert Yered (WPC-1104)
- USCGC Willow (WLB-202)
Port Everglades Fleet Week 2019
Visiting ships included:
- USS New York (LPD-21)
- USS Hue City (CG-66)
- USS Farragut (DDG-99)
- USS Albany (SSN-753)
- USCGC Spencer (WMEC-905)
- USCGC William Flores (WPC-1103)
Port Everglades Fleet Week 2020
On March 16, 2020, Fleet Week was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Port Everglades Fleet Week 2021
Fleet Week was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Port Everglades Fleet Week 2022
On April 21 2022, the Navy announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Lassen (DDG-82)
- USS Delbert D. Black (DDG-119)
- USCGC William Flores (WPC-1103)
- USCGC Ibis (WPB-87338)
Port Everglades Fleet Week 2023
On April 21 2023, the Navy announced visiting ships would be:
- USS New York (LPD-21)
- USS Cole (DDG-67)
- USS Indiana (SSN-789)
- USNS Newport (T-EPF-12)
New York City
US Naval vessels had visited New York City in a celebratory manner dating back to the aftermath of the Spanish–American War in 1898, when Commodore George Dewey was celebrated as the hero of the battle of Manila Bay. However, the first official Fleet Week began in New York City in 1982. Fleet Week in New York City is generally timed to coincide with the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
During the New York City Fleet Week, ships are docked at New York Passenger Ship Terminal on the Hudson River on the West Side of the borough of Manhattan and also at Stapleton in the borough of Staten Island. In 2012, ships visited Brooklyn for the first time, docking at the Cruise Ship Terminal.
The practice of US Navy ships visiting the city and being open for tours began in 1988. NYC Fleet Week 1988 included the aircraft carrier USS America and battleship USS Iowa. Other vessels included the guided missile cruiser USS Josephus Daniels and the guided missile destroyers USS Kidd and USS Preble [8]
NYC Fleet Week 1989 celebrated the bicentennial of the inauguration of President George Washington. Visiting vessels included the aircraft carrier USS Forrestal and the AEGIS cruiser USS Ticonderoga.[9]
NYC Fleet Week 1990 included the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. Fifteen Navy and Coast Guard ships were part of the celebration which included commemoration of the bicentennial of the US Coast Guard. third annual Fleet Week. Vessels included the Coast Guard training ship Eagle,[10]
NYC Fleet Week 1991 coincided with Operation Welcome Home to commemorate military personnel returning from Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Vessels included the aircraft carrier USS America, battleship USS Wisconsin, and the AEGIS cruiser USS San Jacinto.[11]
NYC Fleet Week 1992 was held from May 20–26. It included 13 US naval ships and 7 vessels from European navies.[12]
NYC Fleet Week 1993 was held from May 27–31, and included ships from several countries including the Russian destroyer Bezuderzhny and oiler Sheksna. The US presence of 12 ships was headlined by the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. Ships at the Manhattan location included USS John F. Kennedy, USS Leyte Gulf. US Navy ships in Staten Island included USS Clifton Sprague and USS Bowen, USS Normandy, USS Wainwright, and USS Donald B. Beary. Ainsworth, rescue ship Ortolan, USS Capodanno The US Coast Guard was represented by vessels Adak, Sorrel, Staten Island, Tampa, and Wire. A Polish submarine also visited.[13][14]
NYC Fleet Week 1998 was May 20–27 and included the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy. NYC Fleet Week 1999 included the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp. NYC Fleet Week 2002 began on May 22, and was the first Fleet Week following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that destroyed the World Trade Center. Thirteen U.S. Navy ships, five U.S. Coast Guard ships, one ship representing the Canadian Navy and one representing the Danish Navy sailed up the Hudson River to piers 86 and 88 near the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and to Staten Island. US ships included USS Sentry.
NYC Fleet Week 2003 included eighteen ships from five nations, including tall sailing ships from Mexico and India. Nine ships of the US Navy were present, including USS Shreveport, an Austin-class amphibious transport dock, the dock landing ship USS Portland, three guided missile cruisers including USS Normandy, and three frigates.
NYC Fleet Week 2004 included the AEGIS guided missile cruiser USS Anzio, and guided missile destroyer USS Barry. NYC Fleet Week 2005 included the aircraft carrier USS John F. Kennedy as the flagship of the event, also accompanied by USS Cape St. George (CG-71), USS Shreveport (LPD-12), USS Porter (DDG-78), USS Carr (FFG-52), PNS Tippu Sultan, PNS Moawin, USCGC Vigorous (WMEC-627), and USCGC Katherine Walker (WLM-552). This marked the first time the Pakistan Navy had participated. NYC Fleet Week 2007 included the cruisers USS Hue City and USS San Jacinto, the destroyers USS Oscar Austin and USS Winston S. Churchill, and the frigate USS Stephen W. Groves.
The 2008 Fleet Week, the 21st annual observance, began May 21 and included Canadian ships in addition to U.S. ships headlined by amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge. Other ships in the lineup included the guided missile cruisers USS Leyte Gulf and USS Monterey, and guided missile destroyers USS Nitze and USS The Sullivans. Two Canadian frigates, HMCS Toronto and HMCS St. Johns, and an oiler, HMCS Preserver, and the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Ida Lewis rounded out the lineup.
New York City Fleet Week 2009
New York City Fleet Week 2009 was May 20–26, 2009, with representatives from both the U.S. military and the Royal Canadian Navy. The visiting ships were:
- USS Iwo Jima
- USS Vella Gulf
- USS Roosevelt
- USS Thunderbolt
- USS Tempest
- USS Hurricane
- USCGC Spencer
- USCGC Katherine Walker
- HMCS Athabaskan
- HMCS Fredericton
- HMCS Montréal
- HMCS St. John's
- HMCS Preserver
New York City Fleet Week 2010
The 23rd Fleet Week ran May 26–31, 2010. Visiting ships included:
- USS Iwo Jima
- USS Philippine Sea
- USS James E. Williams
- USS De Wert
- USS Tempest
- USS Monsoon
- USS Squall
- USCGC Campbell
- USCGC Abbie Burgess
- USCGC Katherine Walker
- USAV General Frank S. Besson, Jr.
- HMCS Athabaskan
New York City Fleet Week 2011
The 24th New York Fleet Week was in May 2011. Visiting ships were:
- USS Iwo Jima
- USS New York
- USS John L. Hall
- USS Kauffman
- USS Carr
- USCGC Willow
- USCGC Tampa
- USCGC Reliance
New York City Fleet Week 2012
The 25th New York City Fleet Week was in May 2012. It was also OpSail 2012 in commemoration of the War of 1812. Visiting ships were:
- USS Wasp
- USS San Jacinto
- USS Roosevelt
- USS Gonzalez
- USS Donald Cook
- USS Mitscher
- USCGC Eagle
- USCGC Willow
- USCGC Seneca
- Brazilian tall ship Cisne Branco
- French schooner Belle Poule
- French schooner Étoile
- ARM Cuauhtémoc
- ARC Gloria
- KRI Dewaruci
- Juan Sebastián Elcano
- BAE Guayas
- HMCS Iroquois
- RFA Argus
- JDS Shirane
- Finnish minelayer Pohjanmaa
New York City Fleet Week 2013
Fleet Week was canceled due to federal budget cuts (sequestration).[15][16][17]
New York City Fleet Week 2014
On April 8, 2014, the Navy announced that visiting ships would be:
- USS Oak Hill
- USS Cole
- USS McFaul – USS Gettysburg was the originally scheduled to attend, but was replaced by McFaul
- USCGC Katherine Walker
- USCGC Campbell
New York City Fleet Week 2015
On April 13, 2015, the Navy announced that visiting ships would be:
- USS San Antonio
- USS Barry
- USS Stout
- USCGC Spencer
- USCGC Sturgeon Bay
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
New York City Fleet Week 2016
On April 4, 2016, the Navy announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Bataan
- USS Fort McHenry
- USS Bainbridge
- USS Farragut
- USS Shamal
- USCGC Forward
- USCGC Katherine Walker – USCGC Juniper was originally scheduled to attend, but was replaced by Katherine Walker
- HMCS Athabaskan
- HMCS Kingston
- HMCS Moncton
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
New York City Fleet Week 2017
On May 8, 2017, the Navy announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Kearsarge
- USS San Jacinto
- USS Monterey
- USS Lassen
- USS Zephyr
- USCGC Hamilton
- USCGC Katherine Walker
- USNS Yuma
- HMCS Glace Bay
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
- RV Neil Armstrong
New York City Fleet Week 2018
On April 12, 2018, the Navy announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Arlington
- USS Mitscher
- USS Little Rock
- USS Zephyr
- USCGC Diligence
- USCGC Richard Snyder
- USCGC Sturgeon Bay – USCGC Katherine Walker was originally scheduled to attend but was replaced by Sturgeon Bay
- USNS Maury
- USNS City of Bismarck
- HMCS Moncton
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
New York City Fleet Week 2019
On March 27, 2019, the Navy announced visiting ships would be:
- USS New York
- USS Hue City
- USS Jason Dunham
- USS Milwaukee
- USS Tornado
- USCGC Campbell
- USCGC Lawrence O. Lawson
- USCGC Katherine Walker
- USNS Burlington
- HMCS Glace Bay
- HMCS Oriole
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
New York City Fleet Week 2020
On March 27, 2020, it was announced that the in-person Fleet Week event had been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Virtual Fleet Week," its web-based alternative, attracted over 170,000 unique viewers from May 20–26, 2020.[18]
New York City Fleet Week 2021
On February 8, 2021, it was announced that the in-person Fleet Week event had again been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual Fleet Week returned for its second consecutive year.[19]
New York City Fleet Week 2022
On March 16 2022, it was announced that Fleet Week would return after a two year pause due to COVID-19. On April 1 2022, it was announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Bataan (LHD-5)
- USS Milwaukee (LCS-5)
- USCGC Dependable (WMEC-626)
- USCGC Sycamore (WLB-209)
- HMS Protector (A173)
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
New York City Fleet Week 2023
On April 4 2023, it was announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Baatan (LHD-5)
- USS Oak Hill (LSD-51)
- USS Cole (DDG-67)
- USCGC Legare (WMEC-912)
- USCGC Warren Deyampert (WPC-1151)
- USNS Newport (T-EPF-12)
- HMS Scott (H131)
- HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701)
- ITS Virginio Fasan (F591)
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
New York City Fleet Week 2024
On 24 April, it was announced visiting ships would be:
- USS Bataan (LHD-5)
- USS Marinette (LCS-25)
- USCGC Calhoun (WMSL-759)
- USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB-109)
- USCGC Katherine Walker (WLM-552)
- FGS Baden-Württemberg (F222)
- FGS Frankfurt am Main (A1412)
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
Baltimore
Maryland Fleet Week is a biennial tradition in Baltimore and is managed by Historic Ships in Baltimore.
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore Fleet Week 2018
Ships included:
- USS Oak Hill (LSD-51)
- USS Milwaukee (LCS-5)
- USS Tornado (PC-14)
- USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF-9)
- USCGC Eagle (WIX-327)
- HMS Monmouth (F235)
- HMCS Moncton (MM 708)
- USACE Catlett
- USACE Reynolds
- RV Bay Hydro II (NOAA)
- SV Godspeed
- USNAS YP-705
- USNAS YP-706
- USNAS YP-707
- USNAS YP-708
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore Fleet Week 2022
Ships included:
- USS Carter Hall (LSD-50)
- USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul (LCS-21)
- USCGC James Rankin (WLM-555)
- USNS Newport (T-EPF-12)
- HMCS Moncton (MM 708)
- HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701)
- HMS Richmond (F239)
- Danmark
- USNAV YP-705
- USNAV YP-706
Portland
Portland, Oregon includes fleet week as a part of its annual Portland Rose Festival[20]
Portland Fleet Week 1936
1936 was the first Fleet Week for Portland, although navy ships had visited Portland previously starting in 1892 as part of civic celebrations.[21]
Ships included:
- USS Houston (CA-30)
- USS Milwaukee (CL-5)
- USS Chester (CL-27)
- USS Chicago (CL-29)
- USS Aylwyn (DD-355)
- USS Bainbridge (DD-246)
- USS Chandler (DD-206)
- USS Detroit (CL-8)
- USS Farragut (DD-348)
- USS Goff (DD-247)
- USS Hovey (DD-208)
- USS Hull (DD-350)
- USS Litchfield (DD-336)
- USS Long (DD-209)
- USS Monaghan (DD-354)
- USS Sturdevant (DD-240)
- USS Southard (DD-207)
- USS Worden (DD-352)
- USS Relief (AH-1)
Portland Fleet Week 1937
Ships included:
- USS Astoria (CA-34)
- USS Chicago (CL-29)
- USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
- USS Louisville (CA-28)
- USS Memphis (CL-13)
- USS Minneapolis (CL-36)
- USS New Orleans (CL-32)
- USS Northampton (CL-26)
- USS Pensacola (CL-24)
- USS Quincy (CA-39)
- USS Richmond (CL-9)
- USS Trenton (CL-11)
- USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37)
- USS Salt Lake City (CL-25)
- USS Pensacola (CL-24)
- USS Brooks (DD-232)
- USS Fox (DD-234)
- USS Goff (DD-247)
- USS Marblehead (CL-12)
- USS Reuben James (DD-245)
- USS Relief (AH-1)
- USS Arctic (AF-7)
Portland Fleet Week 1938
Ships included:
- USS Chester (CL-27)
- USS Chicago (CL-29)
- USS Indianapolis (CA-35)
- USS Northampton (CL-26)
- USS Pensacola (CL-24)
- USS Salt Lake City (CL-25)
- USS Tuscaloosa (CA-37)
- USS Vincennes (CA-44)
- USS Alywin (DD-355)
- USS Dale (DD-353)
- USS Dewey (DD-349)
- USS Farragut (DD-348)
- USS Hull (DD-350)
- USS Phelps (DD-360)
- USS MacDonough (DD-331)
- USS Monaghan (DD-354)
- USS Worden (DD-352)
- USS Relief (AH-1)
- USS Arctic (AF-7)
- USS Medusa (AR-1)
Portland Fleet Week 2011
Ships included:
- USS Lake Champlain (CG-57)
- USS Igraham (FFG-61)
- USS McClusky (FFG-41)
- USCGC Active (WMEC-618)
- USCGC Fir (WLB-213)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Henry Blake (WLM-563)
- ACOE Redlinger
- ACOE Essaysons
- HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)
- HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)
Portland Fleet Week 2012
Ships included:
- USS Dewey (DDG-105)
- USS William P. Lawrence (DDG-110)
- USS Ingraham (FFG-61)
Portland Fleet Week 2013
For 2013 all Fleet Weeks were canceled due to budget issues
Portland Fleet Week 2014
Ships included:
- USS Lake Champlain (CG-57)
- USS Spruance (DDG-111)
- USCGC Alert (WMEC-630)
- USCGC CuttyHunk (WPB-1322)
- HMCS Oriole (KC 480)
Portland Fleet Week 2015
Ships included:
- USS Chosin (CG-65)
- USS Cape St. George (CG-71)
- USS Champion (MCM-4)
- USCGC Waesche (WMSL-751)
- USCGC Wahoo (87345)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Henry Blake (WLM-563)
- HMCS Calgary (FFH 335)
- HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)
- HMCS Saskatoon (MM 709)
- HMCS Oriole (KC 480)
Portland Fleet Week 2016
Ships included:
- USS Russell (DDG-59)
- USS Howard (DDG-83)
- USS Champion (MCM-4)
- USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623)
- USCGC Swordfish (WPB-87358)
- USCGC Fir (WLB-213)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- HMCS Brandon (MM 710)
- HMCS Edmonton (mm 703)
Portland Fleet Week 2017
Ships included:
- USS Bunker Hill (CG-52)
- USS Jackson (LCS-6)
- USCGC Alert (WMEC-630)
- USCGC Orcas (WPB-1327)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Ironwood (WLB-297)
- HMCS Brandon (MM 710)
- HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
Portland Fleet Week 2018
Ships included:
- USS Michael Murphy (DDG-112)
- USS Scout (MCM-8)
- USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Orcas (WPB-1327)
- USCGC Ironwood (WLB-297) – Decommissioned 2001, in service as a training ship since
- HMCS Regina (FFH 334)
- HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702)
Portland Fleet Week 2019
Ships included:
- USS Pinckney (DDG-91)
- USS Independence (LCS-2)
- USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623)
- USCGC Swordfish (WPB-87358)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Ironwood (WLB-297) – Decommissioned 2001, in service as a training ship since
- HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
- HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702)
Portland Fleet Week 2022
Ships included:
- USS Michael Monsoor (DDG-1001)
- USS Coronado (LCS-4)
- USCGC Terrapin (WPB-87366)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Elm (WLB-204)
- HMCS Brandon (MM 710)
- HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
Portland Fleet Week 2023
- USS Kansas City (LCS-22)
- USS John S. McCain (DDG-56)
- USCGC Elm (WLB-204)
- USCGC Bluebell (WLI-313)
- USCGC Bailey T. Barco (WPC-1122)
- USCGC Orcas (WPB-1327)
- HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702)
- HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)
- HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
- USACE Redlinger
Seattle
Seattle, Washington includes fleet week during the annual Seafair. Seattle's Fleet Week was an outgrowth of its "Golden Potlatch" event that started in 1911. The Golden Potlatch was suspended in 1914, but was revived in 1934 as the "Seattle Potlatch of Progress and Fleet Week". This Fleet Week included a number of U.S. Navy ships.
Seattle Fleet Week 2018
Ships included:
- USS Somerset (LPD-25)
- USS Momsen (DDG-92)
- USCGC Mellon (WHEC-717)
- HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706)
- HMCS Whitehorse (MM 705)
Seattle Fleet Week 2019
Ships included:
- USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)
- USS Spruance (DDG-111)
- USCGC Active (WMEC-618)
- HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
- HMCS Nanaimo (MM 702)
- Seattle fireboat Leschi
Los Angeles
The USS Iowa (BB-61) museum hosts Fleet Week at the Port of Los Angeles in San Pedro. Inaugurated in 2011 as Los Angeles Navy Days, it was rebranded as L.A. Fleet Week in 2016.
July 29- August 1, 2011, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72)
- USS Princeton (CG-59)
- USS Chafee (DDG-90)
- USS Champion (MCM-4)
August 17-20, 2012, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG-108)
- USCGC George Cobb (WLM-564)
- Canceled due to 2013 United States budget sequestration
August 8-10, 2014, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS Spruance (DDG-111)
- USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
August 7-9, 2015, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS Bunker Hill (CG-52)
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2016
September 2-5, 2016, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS America (LHA-6)
- USS Champion (MCM-4)
- USS Wayne E. Meyer
- USCGC Active (WMEC-618)
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2017
- USS Pasadena (SSN-752)
- USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2018
Ships included:
- USS Dewey (DDG-105)
- USS Manchester (LCS-14)
- USS Scout (MCM-8)
- USCGC Alert (WMEC-630)
- HMCS Ottawa (FFH 341)
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2019
Ships included:
- USS Comstock (LSD-45)
- USS Spruance (DDG-111)
- USS Tulsa (LCS-16)
- USS Scout (MCM-8)
- USCGC Alert (WMEC-630)
- USCGC Forrest Rednour (WPC-1129)
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2020
- Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2021
- Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2022
May 27–30, 2022, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS Essex (LHD-2)
- USS Portland (LPD-27)
Los Angeles Fleet Week 2023
May 26–29, 2023, San Pedro, CA. Ships included:
- USS Ashland (LSD-48)
- USS Cincinnati (LCS-20)
- USS Princeton (CG-59)
- USCGC Terrell Horne (WPC-1131)
New London
New London, Connecticut sometimes includes Fleet Week as a part of the Connecticut Maritime Heritage Festival.
New London Fleet Week 2017
Visiting ships included:
- USS Cole (DDG-67)
- USCGC Albacore (WPB-87309)
- USCGC Thunder Bay (WTGB-108)
New London Fleet Week 2018
Visiting ships included:
- USS Lassen (DDG-82)
- USCGC Albacore (WPB-87309)
- USCGC Bollard (WYTL-65614)
New London Fleet Week 2019
Visiting ships included:
- USS Sioux City (LCS-11)
- USCGC Eagle (WIX-327)
- USCGC Coho (WPB-87321)
- USCGC Bollard (WYTL-65614)
- SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
Norfolk
Naval Station Norfolk opens to the public and conducts ship tours during its Norfolk Fleet Fest.[22]
Norfolk Fleet Fest 2018
Participating ships included:
- USS George H. W. Bush (CVN-77)
- USS George Washington (CVN-73)
- USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69)
- USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)
- USS Bainbridge (DDG-96)
Norfolk Fleet Fest 2019
Participating ships included:
- USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74)
- USS San Jacinto (CG-56)
Norfolk Fleet Fest 2020
- Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Norfolk Fleet Fest 2021
- Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Norfolk Fleet Fest 2022
- Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Norfolk Fleet Fest 2023
Participating ships included:
- USS George Washington (CVN-73)
- USS James E. Williams (DDG-95)
- USCGC Rollin A. Fritch (WPC-1119)
San Diego
San Diego annually hosts Fleet Week.
San Diego Fleet Week 2003
- USS Valley Forge (CG-50)
- USS Denver (LPD-9)
San Diego Fleet Week 2004
- USS Decatur (DDG-73)
- USS O'Kane (DDG-77)
San Diego Fleet Week 2005
- USS Decatur (DDG-73)
- USS Thach (FFG-43)
San Diego Fleet Week 2006
- USS Pinckney (DDG-91)
- USS Ogden (LPD-5)
- USS Jarrett (FFG-33)
- USS Pearl Harbor (LSD-52)
San Diego Fleet Week 2007
- USS Mobile Bay (CG-53)
- USS Chancellorsville (CG-62)
- USS New Orleans (LPD-18)
San Diego Fleet Week 2008
- USS Sampson (DDG-102)
- USS Preble (DDG-88)
- USS Tarawa (LHA-1)
San Diego Fleet Week 2009
- USS Princeton (CG-59)
- USS Makin Island (LHD-8)
San Diego Fleet Week 2010
- USS Gary (FFG-51)
- USS Freedom (LCS-1)
San Diego Fleet Week 2011
- USS Princeton (CG-59)
- USS Rushmore (LSD-47)
- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76)
- USS Benfold (DDG-65)
- HMCS Ottawa (FFH-341)
San Diego Fleet Week 2012
- USS San Diego (LPD-22)
- USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722)
- USS Spruance (DDG-111)
- USS Halsey (DDG-97)
San Diego Fleet Week 2013
- Canceled due to 2013 United States budget sequestration
San Diego Fleet Week 2014
- USS Nimitz (CVN-68)
- USS Somerset (LPD-25)
San Diego Fleet Week 2015
- USS Cape St. George (CG-71)
- USS Somerset (LPD-25)
San Diego Fleet Week 2016
- USS Kidd (DDG-100)
- USCGC Sherman (WHEC-720)
- HMCS Winnipeg (FFH-338)
San Diego Fleet Week 2017
- USS Anchorage (LPD-23)
- USCGC Midgett (WHEC-726)
San Diego Fleet Week 2018
- USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49)
- USCGC Mellon (WHEC-717)
San Diego Fleet Week 2019
- USS San Diego (LPD-22)
- USCGC Robert Ward (WPC-1130)
San Diego Fleet Week 2020
- Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
San Diego Fleet Week 2021
- USS Fort Worth (LCS-3)
- USCGC Benjamin Bottoms (WPC-1132)
San Diego Fleet Week 2022
- USS Montgomery (LCS-8)
- USCGC Forrest O. Rednour (WPC-1129)
San Diego Fleet Week 2022
- USS Jackson (LCS-6)
- USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623)
- USCGC Forrest O. Rednour (WPC-1129)
San Diego Fleet Week 2023
- USS Jackson (LCS-6)
- USCGC Steadfast (WMEC-623)
Boston
Boston occasionally hosts Fleet Week as a part of larger events and sometimes as a part of their annual Marine Week.
Boston Fleet Week 2012
Ships included:
- USS Constitution
- USS Wasp (LHD-1)
- USS Gravely (DDG-107)
- USCGC Eagle (WIX-327)
- USCGC Juniper (WLB-201)
- USCGC Marcus Hanna (WLM-554)
- HMCS Iroquois (DDG 280)
- HMCS Preserver (AOR 510)
- HMCS Goose Bay (MM 707)
- HMCS Moncton (MM 708)
- HMCS Kingston (MM 700)
- HMCS Summerside (MM 711)
- RFA Argus
- German frigate Hessen
- HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl (F314)
- HDMS Esbern Snare (L17)
- Cisne Branco
- ARC Gloria
- BAE Guayas (BE-21)
- KRI Dewaruci
- NOAAS Thomas Jefferson (S222)
Boston Fleet Week 2017
Ships included:
- USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41)
- USS Constitution
- USCGC Eagle (WIX-327)
- BAP Unión
- HMCS Oriole
- BAE Guayas (BE-21)
- Chilean schooner Esmeralda
- SSV Oliver Hazard Perry
New Orleans
New Orleans, though usually as a part of Navy Week, typically has naval vessels take part annually.
Ships included:
- USS Lassen (DDG-82)
- USS Farragut (DDG-99)
- USCGC Daniel Tarr (WPC-1136)
- FS La Combattante (P735)
Miami
Miami Fleet Week 2024
Ships will include:[23]
- USS Harry S. Truman (CVN-75)
Other cities
Fleet Week and similar traditions in other cities include:
- OpSail events are sometimes accompanied by warships and opened to the public in various Fleet Week style events, or sometimes combined.
- Pearl Harbor, Hawaii often hosts ship tours prior to major naval exercises such as RIMPAC
Other countries
Kiel Week
The German city of Kiel annually hosts Kiel Week, largely a sailing event, warships usually take part and open to the public in the same manner as Fleet Week.
Vancouver Fleet Weekend 2022
The city of Vancouver, British Columbia hosted Fleet Weekend for the first time in 2022. Visiting ships were:[24]
- HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331)
- HMCS Calgary (FFH 335)
- HMCS Brandon (MM 710)
- HMCS Edmonton (MM 703)
- HMCS Raven (PCT 56)
- HMCS Cougar (PCT 61)
- HMCS Moose (PCT 62)
Vancouver Fleet Weekend 2024
Visiting ships included:
- HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331)
- HMCS Regina (FFH 334)
- HMCS Max Bernays (AOPV 432)
Halifax International Fleet Week 2023
The city of Halifax, Nova Scotia hosted its first fleet week in September 2023. Visiting ships were:
- HMCS Fredericton (FFH 337)
- HMCS Margaret Brooke (AOPV 431)
- HMCS Glace Bay (MM 701)
- HMCS Moncton (MM 708)
- USS Porter (DDG-78)
- HMS Portland (F79)
See also
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External links
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- Seattle Seafair Fleet Week Website
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