U.S.S. Intrepid in graving dock, Military Ocean Terminal, Bayonne; adjusted
Name/Title
B+W photo of U.S.S. Intrepid in graving dock at MOT, Bayonne, winter, probably 1981.
Entry/Object ID
2011.025.0361
Description
Color aerial photo of U.S.S. Intrepid in graving dock at Military Ocean Terminal (MOT), Bayonne, to be converted to museum; work to be done by Bethlehem Steel Shipyard, Hoboken, Winter, probably 1981. 8" x 10" print. Photographer not indicated; penciled photo number on reverse 69159A-56N [this number is consistent with the photo numbering seen for Bethlehem public relations photos.]
Documentation photo used for publicity promotion. This low altitude aerial view is looking west-northwest. Note snow on the ground; dry dock is dry.
This photo is related to photos in records 2011.025.0360 and .0362. All are from the former files of the Bethlehem Steel Company Hoboken Yard which is stated in the press release with photo 2011.025.0360 as responsible for the conversion work. Beth Steel had shipyards in Hoboken and Staten Island as well as using the Bayonne Military Ocean Terminal. Hoboken was the central admininstration of their New York harbor operations as stated by the General Superintendent Joseph Cangelosi, 1979-1981, who was based in Hoboken, but was in charge of the three remaining NY area operations.
INTREPID was transfered to the INTREPID museum foundation on April 27, 1981.
(Decommissioned to reserve 15 March 1974; was last CVS in service. Ownership transferred to Sea*Air*Space Museum 27 April 1981, stricken upon transfer of custody to museum 23 Feb 1982. Preserved at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City.)
Acquisition
Accession
2011.025
Source or Donor
Cangelosi, Joseph
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Joseph Cangelosi.
Made/Created
Artist
n/a
Date made
1981 - 1982
Place
Location
Bayonne
Notes
Date: 1981-1982
Dimensions
Height
8 in
Width
10 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Notes: The Intrepid returned to this same dry dock in 2009 for hull maintenance; online media is available for the dock move and operations.
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Text of press release with photo 2011.025.0360, a 1980 or 1981 photograph.
The USS INTREPID arrived February 25 at the Military Ocean
Terminal at Bayonne, N.J., to be converted into a floating museum.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation's shipyard at Hoboken, N.J., which
operates extensive ship repair facilities at the MOT, is doing
the conversion work. Upon completion, the INTREPID will be towed
to New York City (Hudson River at 46th Street), where various
exhibits will be added.
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Photo No. 75712A-2
L-286220
BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION
News Media Division
Public Affairs Department
Bethlehem, PA 18016
(215) 694-3711
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INTREPID was transfered to the INTREPID museum foundation on April 27, 1981.
(Decommissioned to reserve 15 March 1974; was last CVS [Anti-Submarine/Support Carrier*] in service. Ownership transferred to Sea*Air*Space Museum 27 April 1981, stricken upon transfer of custody to museum 23 Feb 1982. Preserved at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum in New York City.)
*CVS designation after 1957; some references state CV as used for conventional powered vessel versus nuclear power
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-05-03
