The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum features two historic American naval vessels for visitors to explore. The Essex-class aircraft carrier USS Intrepid was commissioned in 1943 and participated in World War II, the space race, the Cold War and the Vietnam War. The submarine USS Growler is the only intact strategic diesel-powered submarine that fired nuclear missiles open to the public anywhere in the world.
Address: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is located on the West side of Manhattan on Pier 86, 12th Ave. & 46th Street. It is easily accessible from all points in the New York City Metro area.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
U.S.S. Intrepid
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