The flagship of the US Seventh Fleet, USS Blue Ridge, arrived in Hong Kong Thursday for a four-day port call.

 

The Blue Ridge has visited many famous ports of Asia, and Hong Kong is one of the most favorites of its crew, a fleet officer said.

 

The 1,000 sailors aboard will go shopping and sightseeing during their stay.

 

 

Jeffrey S. Bartkosi, captain of the flagship of the US Seventh Fleet, USS Blue Ridge, responds to media in Hong Kong, south China, on February 16, 2006.

 

 

Local reporters visit the flagship of the US Seventh Fleet, USS Blue Ridge.

 

 

A helicopter is seen on the deck of the USS Blue Ridge.

 

(Xinhua News Agency February 17, 2006)