Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Navigation & Flag Bridges Entrance
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
1. Navigation & Flag Bridges Entrance Marker
Climb these ladders to the navigation bridge level, where Intrepid's commanding officer oversaw the ship's operations.
One level below is the flag bridge level. When Intrepid served as a flagship, the lead ship of a group of vessels, an admiral commanded the group from this level.
Erected by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list.
Location. 40° 45.876′ N, 74° 0.045′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. It can be reached from 12th Avenue (New York State Route 9A), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 549 12th Avenue, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Netherland and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Inside the Island (here, next to this marker); Intrepid As Flagship (a few steps from this marker); Beech T-34 Mentor (a few steps from this marker); Portside Aircraft Elevator (a few steps from this marker); Douglas F4D Skyray
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Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
2. Navigation & Flag Bridges Entrance Marker
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
3. Historical image of the Intrepid on display at the museum
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), November 5, 2022
4. National Historic Landmark plaque for the Intrepid inside of the ship
CV 11
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This vessel possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
The third of the Essex Class Aircraft Carriers that formed the core of the U.S. Navy's fighting force in the Pacific, the Intrepid fought in the largest naval battle in history, receiving five battle stars for her World War II service.
1986
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 177 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
