this is the fauxall. these chains here are the anchor chains. we're standing right above the area of the bow where we've reclaimed 7.5 tons of steel from the world trade center, which is right at the very tip going to the water line and will steer this ship for the next 40 years. >> reporter: this ship is well prepared for any emergency, and even includes a fully equipped hospital. but i did notice a couple of things i would have changed in the sleeping quarters. think you've got a small bedroom at home? three people sleep here, and three people sleep here. the "uss new york" is truly amazing. and now i'm on my way up to the bridge. >> you are standing right here at the helm, which indicates the speed of the ship. you have your throttle control, which is this. that makes the ship go either faster or backwards. >> reporter: wait a minute. did he say backwards? i guess that would make it easier to park. can you tell us a little about the ship's crest? >> the ship's crest is extremely symbolic of the event from 9/11. you'll see on the crest, it has