New London, Conn. (Jul. 5, 2003) -- The guided missile frigate USS Stephen W. Groves (FFG 29) makes a port call to New London over the July 4th weekend. Stephen W. Groves, an Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate home ported in Pascagoula, Miss., visited New London as part of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut (CCEC), the City of New London and the State of Connecticut sponsored Ship-to-Shore Program. According to CCEC President Cynthia Clegg, Ship-to-Shore is a way for the community to celebrate its maritime heritage. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Jim Miller.
