USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier)
Essex-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy in New York, New York. Added to the National Register in 1986, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
USS Intrepid (CV/CVA/CVS-11), also known as The Fighting "I", is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. She is the fourth US Navy ship to bear the name. Commissioned in August 1943, Intrepid participated in several campaigns in the Pacific Theater of Operations, including the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
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The record
| Property type | Structure |
| Address | Intrepid Sq., New York, NY |
| County | New York |
| Listed | Jan 14, 1986 |
| Listed for | Military |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 86000082 |
| Type of place | aircraft carrier, museum ship, preserved watercraft |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 structure |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | Intrepid Sq., New York, NY |
| Coordinates | 40.7648° N, 74.0009° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in New York | 813 listed places in New York → · walking tours → |
| Nearest national park unit | Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site · 2 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Camp Gateway - Staten Island 12 miles · Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny 13 miles · Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook 22 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier) listed on the National Register?
Jan 14, 1986. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier)?
Yes. USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier) is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier)?
Intrepid Sq., New York, New York, New York. The nearest national park unit is Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site, 2 miles away.
Source: Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
Where is the nomination form for USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier)?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier)?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Camp Gateway - Staten Island, 12 miles away. Camp Gateway- Brooklyn Ny is 13 miles away, and Camp Gateway - Sandy Hook is 22 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at USS Intrepid (aircraft carrier)?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 86000082. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.