Atlantic Cordage Helps Move USS Intrepid
With a little help from Atlantic Cordage, the World War II aircraft carrier Intrepid returned this month to the Manhattan pier where it has served for 24 years as a military and space museum. The Intrepid participated in the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II, most notably the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Later she recovered spacecraft of the Mercury & Gemini space programs, and served in the Vietnam War.
The Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum was moved in late 2006 with the use of Atlantic Cordage supplied synthetic ropes for extensive repairs and improvements that cost nearly $ 120 million. The 22 month renovation at New Jersey's Bayonne dry-dock included repair and refurbishment of the ship's 65 year old hull, followed by interior work at Staten Island's Stapleton naval dock.
Jeff McAllister, commanding a tugboat fleet generating about 18,000 horsepower, used a 1-3/4 inch diameter Amsteel Blue Tow Line to lead the 38,900-ton carrier to her newly rebuilt pier in the Hudson River. With the use of Amsteel Blue, a size for size strength replacement for wire rope at only 1/7th the weight, the team of McAllister tugs and their Atlantic Cordage supplied auxiliary combo lines were able to move the massive carrier effortlessly.
Over the years, the Intrepid has hosted many special events. On July 4 1993, it was the site of the World Wrestling Federation's Yokozuna Body slam challenge. The Intrepid also annually takes part in New York City's Fleet Week, which celebrates the service of the world's naval forces.
In addition to its function as a museum ship, the Intrepid serves as an emergency operations center for city and federal authorities if the need arises. The FBI used it as an operations center after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Since 1982 it has become one of New York's most popular tourist sites, drawing some 750,000 visitors yearly over the past decade. The Intrepid Museum is currently scheduled to reopen November 8, 2008 at Pier 86.
The entire Atlantic Cordage family is proud to have participated in the move of the Intrepid, and continue to support one of America's most esteemed maritime landmarks.
With a little help from Atlantic Cordage, the World War II aircraft carrier Intrepid returned this month to the Manhattan pier where it has served for 24 years as a military and space museum. The Intrepid participated in the Pacific Theater of Operations of World War II, most notably the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Later she recovered spacecraft of the Mercury & Gemini space programs, and served in the Vietnam War.
The Intrepid Sea Air & Space Museum was moved in late 2006 with the use of Atlantic Cordage supplied synthetic ropes for extensive repairs and improvements that cost nearly $ 120 million. The 22 month renovation at New Jersey's Bayonne dry-dock included repair and refurbishment of the ship's 65 year old hull, followed by interior work at Staten Island's Stapleton naval dock.
Jeff McAllister, commanding a tugboat fleet generating about 18,000 horsepower, used a 1-3/4 inch diameter Amsteel Blue Tow Line to lead the 38,900-ton carrier to her newly rebuilt pier in the Hudson River. With the use of Amsteel Blue, a size for size strength replacement for wire rope at only 1/7th the weight, the team of McAllister tugs and their Atlantic Cordage supplied auxiliary combo lines were able to move the massive carrier effortlessly.
Over the years, the Intrepid has hosted many special events. On July 4 1993, it was the site of the World Wrestling Federation's Yokozuna Body slam challenge. The Intrepid also annually takes part in New York City's Fleet Week, which celebrates the service of the world's naval forces.
In addition to its function as a museum ship, the Intrepid serves as an emergency operations center for city and federal authorities if the need arises. The FBI used it as an operations center after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Since 1982 it has become one of New York's most popular tourist sites, drawing some 750,000 visitors yearly over the past decade. The Intrepid Museum is currently scheduled to reopen November 8, 2008 at Pier 86.
The entire Atlantic Cordage family is proud to have participated in the move of the Intrepid, and continue to support one of America's most esteemed maritime landmarks.
