The U.S. Navy is sending USS Marinette up the Narragansett Bay to be part of Bristol's Fourth of July ... 388-foot Freedom-variant littoral combat ship will be arriving in the Ocean State.

It was a site to see for Bristol residents and visitors in town for the holiday. The 388-foot Freedom-variant littoral combat ship got its name after the town in Wisconsin where it was built.

According to organizers of Bristol’s annual celebration, people will be able to tour the ship from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from July 4 until July 7. Anyone interested in going on board will be ...