Detroit Navy Week 2012

September 07 2012 | no comments

U.S. Navy ships are sailing into Detroit this week as part of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Detroit is one of 15 cities selected to host a Navy Week in 2012.

Ship tours are free and open to the public along the Detroit Riverfront.

Here is the schedule for the visiting ships:

Friday, September 7th:

12-4 p.m. USS Hurricane (located near the Port Authority)

12-7 p.m. Flagship Niagara (located near Renaissance Center)

12-7 p..m. USS De Wert (located near Nicholson Terminal)

1-6 p.m. USCGC Katmai Bay (located near Hart Plaza)

Saturday, September 8th:

12-4 p.m. USS De Wert (located near Nicholson Terminal)

12-5 p.m. USGC Katmai Bay (located near Hart Plaza)

Sunday, September 9th:

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Flagship Niagara (located near Renaissance Center)

12-5 p..m. USCGC Katmai Bay (located near Hart Plaza) and USS De Wert (located near Nicholson Terminal)

Other events include:

-Daily Navy Festival at the Renaissance Center. The Navy Band will be in concert between 11 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on most days.

Friday, September 7th:

-6-9 p.m. Philharmonic Concert and F/A-18 Fly By at Lake St. Clair Park

Saturday, September 8th:

-6-7:30 p.m. Military Tribute Concert with Daryl Worley at Renaissance Center

Sunday, September 9th:

-8:30-10 a.m. Navy Band Performs at Mariners Church Service, 170 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit

-9 a.m.-5 p.m. US Coast Guard Silent Drill Team Performances, Renaissance Center

-6-7:30 p.m. Navy Band Public Concert, Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive

SHIP TOUR GUIDELINES AND CONSIDERATIONS

Visitors to ships should plan on wearing comfortable clothing and should be aware if you are bringing a handbag or camera case it will be searched prior to entering. A ship is an industrial environment and guests are encouraged to wear flat, rubber soled shoes. Guests should avoid high-heels, open toe shoes, necklaces that can get caught on ship equipment and bags that will be too heavy to carry comfortably. Visitors should look for clearly marked entrances. Everyone must go through a security check prior to accessing any ship. The security check is similar to what is present at most airports and consists of a walk-through metal detector and/or wand scan. All adults should present a photo I.D. when going through security. Tours are open on a first come-first served basis; no reservation is required or accepted.

There is no age requirement to tour U.S. Navy Ships. However, there may be steep ladders (stairways) to climb and uneven surfaces to traverse during a ship tour, and thus, tours may not be appropriate for small children and may be difficult for individuals with heart conditions, breathing difficulties, or other medical conditions impacting their ability to navigate such challenges. The ships are not handicapped accessible.

Photography is permitted on board the ships during tours. Items not permitted are glass bottles, cans or containers of any type; banners, posters or signs of any type; mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids or aerosol spray cans; club weapons; and animals. The U.S. Navy reserves the right to prohibit other items not listed above.