Fire Forces Ceremony Pivot in Whittier | Anchorage News

A fire at Whittier’s brand-new cruise ship dock just weeks before the USS Ted Stevens commissioning ceremony threatened to derail the event — but thanks to a lightning-fast, Alaska-style collaboration between rival cruise lines, the ceremony moved seamlessly to the Holland America Princess terminal across the bay. With over 3,000 expected guests and strict security measures, organizers ensured the historic naval event — the first in Alaska since 2013 — went on as planned, while repairs to the damaged dock proceed.

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