Atop a barge on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, the space shuttle Enterprise was towed on the Hudson River past the Statue of Liberty on its way to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, where it will be permanently displayed.
Intrepid Museum tweeted this photo of the shuttle Enterprise on June 6, 2012. The museum wrote: "A better shot of the craning process #intrepidshuttle http://pic.twitter.com/ZBWFSQqF."
Space shuttle Enterprise is craned onto the flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on June 6, 2012.
The shuttle Enterprise is hoisted onto the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum’s deck, as seen from a nearby Manhattan office, June 6, 2012.
The Intrepid Museum tweeted this photo on June 6, 2012. The museum wrote: "Starting to pull in on south side of Pier 86 #intrepidshuttle pic.twitter.com/gbBejohw."
Intrepid Museum tweeted this photo on June 6, 2012. The museum tweeted: "#intrepidshuttle getting in to place before she docks @intrepidmuseum pic.twitter.com/5Oa78YZp."
This still from an NBC New York webcast shows NASA's space shuttle Enterprise passing the Statue of Liberty while sailing up the Hudson River to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
Space shuttle Enterprise sails up NYC's Hudson Rover with the World Trade Center's Freedom Tower in the background while traveling to the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
NASA's space shuttle Enterprise sails up New York City's Hudson River with the Empire State Building in the background while en route to its new home, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
Space shuttle Enterprise sails up the Hudson River with Lower Manhattan in the background while traveling to NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
Space exploration enthusiast Max Wieder sent in this photo on June 4, 2012. He wrote: "I was at the Global Marine terminal in New Jersey this afternoon and got several pictures of the Enterprise docked at Weeks terminal."
Space exploration enthusiast Max Weider sent in this photo on June 4, 2012. He wrote: "I was at the Global Marine terminal in New Jersey this afternoon and got several pictures of the Enterprise docked at Weeks terminal."
Space exploration enthusiast Max Wieder sent in this photo on June 4, 2012. He wrote: "I was at the Global Marine terminal in New Jersey this afternoon and got several pictures of the Enterprise docked at Weeks terminal."
Space enthusiasts Harry & Melinda Schell sent in this photo of shuttle Enterprise plying the waters off New York City on June 3, 2012. They write: "On Sunday we were sailing the Lower New York bay and were able to take some terrific pictures of the shuttle and the fireboat."
A barge carrying NASA's space shuttle Enterprise prototype passes beneath a bridge in the New York Harbor during a trip from John F. Kennedy airport to a New Jersey port during delivery on June 3, 2012. Enterprise is being delivered to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in Manhattan for public display.
Space Shuttle Enterprise makes its last voyage (via barge) into New York Harbor
The space shuttle Enterprise, a NASA prototype, suffered minor wingtip damage when it grazed a bridge support while riding a barge from JFK airport in New York City to a temporary port in New Jersey on June 4, 2012. Enterprise is headed for NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
A close up of the wingtip damage on NASA's space shuttle Enterprise after it grazed a bridge support during a June 4, 2012 barge trip from NYC to New Jersey. The shuttle will be on public display at the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in Manhattan.
Space shuttle Enterprise, NASA’s original prototype orbiter, sails by Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York, on its way to Bayonne, NJ on June 3, 2012. The shuttle is ultimately destined for the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, where it will be placed on public display.
Intrepid Museum tweeted this image of Shuttle Enterprise on June 2, 2012. The museum wrote: "All barged up and ready to go. Stay tuned for updates on leg 1 of her river voyage tmrw, 6/3! #intrepidshuttle pic.twitter.com/HHVFJZGn."
Intrepid Museum tweeted this photo on June 2, 2012. The museum wrote: "#intrepidshuttle? in the air & ready to be placed on barge. Leg 1 of river journey set for tmrw, 6/3 pic.twitter.com/e2wkTHHh."
Intrepid Museum tweeted this photo on June 2, 2012. The museum wrote: "And she's off the ground! #intrepidshuttle ready to be placed on barge & make way to @IntrepidMuseum! pic.twitter.com/Jx3Sk52b."
Intrepid Museum tweeted this photo on June 2, 2012. The museum wrote: "#intrepidshuttle being prepped for craning on to barge at JFK pic.twitter.com/JTGcAHFF."
The space shuttle Enterprise, mounted on transport vehicle, is seen under a hanger at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York.
Photographer Hank Gans took this image of the Space Shuttle Enterprise being taken to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on June 6, 2012.
Photographer Hank Gans took this image of the Space Shuttle Enterprise being taken to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on June 6, 2012.
Photographer David Dozier took this image of the Space shuttle Enterprise sailing up the Hudson River with Lower Manhattan in the background while traveling to NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
Fire boats display as the NASA's space shuttle Enterprise sails up New York City's Hudson River to its new home, the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. The image was taken by David Dozier on June 6, 2012.
Photographer David Dozier took this image of the Space shuttle Enterprise sailing up the Hudson River with Lower Manhattan in the background while traveling to NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
Photographer David Dozier took this image of the Space shuttle Enterprise sailing up the Hudson River with Lower Manhattan in the background while traveling to NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012.
Space shuttle Enterprise is moved into place for a trek down the Hudson River to its new home at NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012. The image was taken by Michael Minervini.
Space shuttle Enterprise is moved into place for a trek down the Hudson River to its new home at NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012. The image was taken by Michael Minervini.
Space shuttle Enterprise is moved into place for a trek down the Hudson River to its new home at NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012. The image was taken by Michael Minervini.
Space shuttle Enterprise is moved into place for a trek down the Hudson River to its new home at NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012. The image was taken by Michael Minervini.
Space shuttle Enterprise is docked in New Jersey before its trek down the Hudson River to its new home at NYC's Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum on June 6, 2012. The image was taken by Michael Minervini.
Space shuttle Enterprise, seen on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, before it was covered for display.