This ship served in the U.S. Navy between 1968 and 1997. But in the beginning of July, it was used for high end multi-national target practice during Exercise RIMPAC 2010. Ex-USS New Orleans was fired upon by Harpoon missiles, bombs and at last a barrage of naval gun fire from 8 ships.

If you ever come to Haiti, avoid the street known as Route des Rails in Port-au-Prince. This place is horrific, as at least 1500 poor people live at this street with about 200 improvised tents. These scenes are very sad and shocking.