Space Shuttle Enterprise's Sea Trek to NYC Museum (Photos)

Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane

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.

Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane

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.

Enterprise Being Hoisted by Crane

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.

Shuttle Enterprise Docked in New Jersey

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 Before Being Covered

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.

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