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Article: USS Cole, U.S. Navy destroyer
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- Post-Tribune (IN)
- Article date:
- January 26, 2003
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THIS ELECTRONIC VERSION MAY DIFFER SLIGHTLY FROM PRINTED VERSION
The USS Cole returned to duty after 14 months worth of repairs after an explosion tore a hole in the ship's side on Oct. 12, 2000, killing 17 sailors following a terrorist attack in Yemen.(PHOTO) (AP PHOTO)
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A look at what was made with steel processed here in Northwest Indiana.
Northwest Indiana workers made the steel that not only helped build the USS Cole but repair it last year after a terrorist attack. In fact, steel officials believe the strength of the steel helped the U.S. destroyer stay afloat rather than sinking when it was attacked in Yemen in October 2000. U.S. Steel's Gary Works produced steel plates for ...