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The
Concorde at the Intrepid.
Click pic for a larger image.
Whether or not this will still be aboard the Intrepid....we'll find out. |
Right off the Hudson River is this great aircraft carrier.
Launched on April 26, 1943, this Vessel was disposed of and donated
as a Historic Memorial some 37 years later in 1982 by the US Navy.
According to the US Navy, this vessel stands at a length of 899
ft. 'Funny, you'd think it was much longer just by looking at it!
It had accomodations for 378 Officers and 2,952 Enlisted men plus
a dead weight of 12,300 tons.
Alongside the Intrepid are the Destroyer, USS Edison, and the submarine,
USS Growler.
Within the Intrepid's Hangar is quite a number of aircraft available
for your viewing, a flight simulator, many educational sections,
documentary style movies (with a theater or two) and some truly
spectacular computerized consoles from which you'll learn of the
US Military's naval, air and ground forces past and present. On
the deck itself are many more aircraft and picture taking moments
for you and the entire family. It's quite an experience to board
the Intrepid! There's so much to see that a single day simply isn't
enough.
The Intrepid is located at Pier 86, west 46th St./12th Ave
Museum Hours:
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – Sunday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Cost of Admission:
Adult: $22.00
Seniors and College Students: $18.00
Youth 3-17 and Veterans: $17.00
Active Military, Retired Military and Children Under 3: Free
All tickets are subject to a $2.00 facility fee.
Visit the
Intrepid Site
Public Transportation:
Directions by NYC Metro Bus
Take cross-town buses west. M34 (34th Sts), M42 (42nd St.) or M-50 (49th St.) to 12th Ave. and Hudson River. Intrepid is a short walk North from the M34 and M42. The M50 drops off immediately in front of the Intrepid.
Directions by NYC Metro Subway
Take the A, C, E, N, Q, R, S, W, 1, 2, 3, 7, or 9 train to 42nd St., then walk or take the M-42 West Bus to Hudson River (12th Ave). Walk North to Intrepid.
Directions from Water
Take New York Water Taxi to Pier 84 and walk a block north to the Intrepid Museum. Or from New Jersey take the New York Waterway to Midtown (38th Street) and walk north on 12th Ave to the museum.
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