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The littoral combat ship USS Freedom sails upstream in the Saint Lawrence River, Nov, 19, 2008. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. It is en route to Norfolk, Va.

EN ROUTE TO NORFOLK

The littoral combat ship USS Freedom sails upstream in the Saint Lawrence River, Nov, 19, 2008. Freedom is the first of two littoral combat ships designed to operate in shallow water environments to counter threats in coastal regions. It is en route to Norfolk, Va.

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