The USS Intrepid was towed to its home at Pier 86 in Manhattan from Staten Island yesterday after being moved to undergo almost $120 million worth of repairs and improvements. The interior of the ship has been completely renovated.
The World War II-era aircraft carrier made its way through New York Harbor, passing the World Trade Center site and the Statue of Liberty along the way. 400 guests and former crew members attended while hundreds of New Yorkers greeted the ship with waving American flags along the west side of Manhattan.
The Intrepid had served as a sea, air and space museum for 24 years at its Manhattan dock before it sailed away in December 2006 for an overhaul. The Intrepid floating museum is scheduled to reopen on November 8th. The Intrepid is also a unique venue available to host events.
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