Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Intrepid As Flagship
Intrepid's captain commanded the ship. The admiral commanded a group of ships. At various points, Intrepid was designated flagship: the lead ship of a group of vessels. When Intrepid was serving as flagship, an admiral directed the group from this part of the island, the flag bridge level.
In 1944, Intrepid served as flagship of a task group commanded by Rear Admiral Gerald Bogan. On November 25, 1944, two kamikaze aircraft struck Intrepid. Bogan maintained control of his group and did his best to minimizae damage to his flagship.
Intrepid did not always have an admiral on board. During those times, the ship's crew used these spaces for other purposes. During the Vietnam War, squadron commanders communicated with their pilots from this level. In the 1970s, crew members sometimes used this level to track surface ships.
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During World War II, Intrepid served as the flagship of a task group commanded by Rear Admiral Gerald Bogan, seen here on another carrier in 1944.
Rear Admiral James O'Grady (left) confers with another officer on Intrepid's flag bridge.
Erected by Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
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Location. 40° 45.875′ N, 74° 0.039′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. Marker can be reached from the intersection of 12th Avenue (New York State Route 9A) and West 46th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 549 12th Ave, New York NY 10019, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beech T-34 Mentor (here, next to this marker); Navigation & Flag Bridges Entrance (a few steps from this marker); Inside the Island (a few steps from this marker); Douglas XBT2D-1 Dauntless II (AD-1 Skyraider) (a few steps from this marker); Douglas F4D Skyray (a few steps from this marker); British Aerospace AV-8C Harrier (a few steps from this marker); Portside Aircraft Elevator (a few steps from this marker); Skiorsky HRS (H-19) Chickasaw (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Additional keywords. Intrepid
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 56 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
