1 of 36
Enterprise Sails by the Statue of Liberty
Credit: NASA/Bill Ingalls
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.
2 of 36
Enterprise Lifted by Crane onto Intrepid Museum
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
3 of 36
Enterprise Craned Onto Deck of Intrepid Museum
Credit: collectSPACE.com/Ben Cooper
Space shuttle Enterprise is craned onto the flight deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City on June 6, 2012.
4 of 36
Enterprise on the Hudson
Credit: John Abrashkin/Honeybee Robotics
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.
5 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Arriving at the Intrepid Museum
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter as @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
6 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise with Fire Boat
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
7 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise and Statue of Liberty
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.
8 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise and WTC
Credit: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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.
9 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise and Empire State Building
Credit: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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.
10 of 36
Space Shuttle Enterprise Takes Manhattan
Credit: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
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.
11 of 36
Enterprise Docked at NJ Terminal
Credit: Max Wieder
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."
12 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Docked at Weeks Terminal, NJ
Credit: Max Wieder
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."
13 of 36
Enterprise Docked at Weeks Terminal
Credit: Max Wieder
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."
14 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise and Fireboat Escort
Credit: Harry & Melinda Schell
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."
15 of 36
Space Shuttle Enterprise Sails Under NYC Bridge
Credit: Dave Brody/SPACE.com
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.
16 of 36
Space Shuttle Enterprise Barges Into NY Harbor
Credit: Jonathan Smith / SPACE.com
Space Shuttle Enterprise makes its last voyage (via barge) into New York Harbor
17 of 36
Space Shuttle Enterprise on Barge
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.
18 of 36
Space Shuttle Enterprise Wing Damage
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.
19 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Ships Out in NYC
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.
20 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise on Barge, Overhead Shot
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
21 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Lifted onto Barge
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
22 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Lifted by Crane onto Barge
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
23 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Prepared for Lifting onto Barge
Credit: Intrepid Museum (via Twitter @IntrepidMuseum)
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."
24 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise in Hangar at JFK Airport
Credit: NASA/Kim Shiflet
The space shuttle Enterprise, mounted on transport vehicle, is seen under a hanger at John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York.
25 of 36
Enterprise on its Way
Credit: Hank Gans
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.
26 of 36
Enterprise Being Hoisted
Credit: Hank Gans
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.
27 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise in New York
Credit: David Dozier
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.
28 of 36
Fire Boats Display
Credit: David Dozier
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.
29 of 36
Enterprise Floating By
Credit: David Dozier
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.
30 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Trek to New York
Credit: David Dozier
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.
31 of 36
Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane
Credit: 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.
32 of 36
Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane
Credit: 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.
33 of 36
Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane
Credit: 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.
34 of 36
Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane
Credit: 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.
35 of 36
Shuttle Enterprise Docked in New Jersey
Credit: 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.
36 of 36
Space Shuttle Enterprise Before Being Covered
Credit: Intrepid Museum
Space shuttle Enterprise, seen on the deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York City, before it was covered for display.
