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Tag Archives: hospitals

USNS Comfort Leaving New York — the Limitations of Hospital Ships

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Rick SpilmanApril 24, 2020

US military doctors, nurses, and technicians are among the best in the world, able to step in and to do their jobs under a range of challenging and demanding conditions. Fortunately, over 500 professionals from the Army, Navy, and Air … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Comfort, COVID-19, Hospital ships, hospitals, Mercy, New York City, patients

USNS Comfort Arrives in NYC & New Hospitals on the Harbor

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Rick SpilmanMarch 30, 2020

When particularly interesting ships arrive in New York harbor, I like to go down the waterfront, as time permits, to see them in. This morning was chilly and overcast and in the spirit of social distancing, I watched the arrival … Continue reading →

Posted in Lore of the Sea | Tagged Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, coronavirus, hospitals, new york harbor, Pier 90, USNS Comfort
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