Intrepid Returns to Pier 86 - October 2 (Lotta Pix Added!)

[moose135]

Following renovations, the USS Intrepid is scheduled to be moved back to Pier 86 this Thursday, October 2. This is part of final preparations to have the museum re-open on Saturday, November 8, in time for Veterans Day.

[Matt Molnar]

W00t.

The submarine USS Growler was seen chugging up the East River this past week for some minor repairs at the Brooklyn Navy Yard before it's towed over to the Intrepid.

http://gothamist.com/2008/09/25/submari ... _river.php

[PhilDernerJr]

*snicker* Growler.

I'm very excited. This is some good news.

[moose135]

Was the Growler actually moving under her own power? I didn't know she was still operational.

I've been giving it some thought, and I think I want to be at Hamilton Park in Weehawken to catch the Intrepid's return:

[Matt Molnar]

There's a pic of her in that link, looks like she's being pushed by a tug.

[moose135]

OK, now I see it - I thought that was part of the sub's structure when I first looked at it. :oops:
But what do I know, I'm an Air Force guy!

[Jetinder]

I hope G-BOAD is now better looked after.......

[Tom_Turner]

I hope G-BOAD is now better looked after.......

My understanding is they're going to encase her in amber...

[nikon50bigma]

For four years I've seen that ship on my way to and way back from school.
I'll miss seeing it on Staten Island lol.
Anyone know if they have anything special planned for this weekend, opening ceremony for the public etc?

[moose135]

For four years I've seen that ship on my way to and way back from school.
I'll miss seeing it on Staten Island lol.

Where do you go to school? It's been less than two years since they moved her from Pier 86.

Anyone know if they have anything special planned for this weekend, opening ceremony for the public etc?

I don't think anything special is happening this weekend. Once it returns to the pier, they will be completing work to get it ready for the public. It is scheduled to re-open the weekend of November 8/9, and they do have special activities planned for Veterans Day, November 11.

[Jetinder]

I hope G-BOAD is now better looked after.......

My understanding is they're going to encase her in amber...

LOL :lol:

When the credit crunch and recession is over in the USA and UK, the President should send her to Pimp my Ride and have G-BOAD as his new Air Force 1....... Then no one would dare to damage her, if they did the president would send Arnie (The Terminator) + Dirty Harry after them LOL :lol:

[Tom_Turner]

Thats a great spot Moose, I've shot from there before. One thing to keep in mind though is the Intrepid is expected docked on Manhattan's West Side by very early afternoon - If the tip process is delayed (VERY possible) or its overcast, fine, but if its on time, and sunny, you'll likely be back-lit.

Tom

Was the Growler actually moving under her own power? I didn't know she was still operational.

I've been giving it some thought, and I think I want to be at Hamilton Park in Weehawken to catch the Intrepid's return:

[flyboy 28]

My dad and I are going to head over tomorrow, probably to Weehawken first then take the ferry across to walk up to it.

[moose135]

For those interested, the Intrepid museum website has posted a schedule for Thursday's move:

11:00AM - Leaves Homeport Pier in Staten Island, NY
12:15PM - Intrepid passes Statue of Liberty
1:00PM - Intrepid passes Ground Zero with special tribute including Former Crewmembers unfurling American Flag
2:00PM - Intrepid arrives at Pier 86

[moose135]

Spent much of the day at Hamilton Park in Weehawken. Met James (Flyboy28), and a sizable crowd out to see the move.

Started off with a P-3 flying down the Hudson


Near Ground Zero they unfurled a large American flag on the side of the ship


Some of the crowd at the park