Statue of Liberty The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) passes by the Statue of Liberty as it steams up the Hudson River in New York during the Parade of Ships for Fleet Week New York 2008 May 21, 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and make a port call to New York City. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)