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In honor of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is proud to join New York City's 25th Fleet Week celebration!
This year's Fleet Week also marks the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and will welcome Tall Ships from around the globe.
Celebrate with Intrepid! Enjoy special performances, watch the military battle it out in the famous tug of war competition, get hands-on with interactive displays, and help kick off our annual free summer movie series on the Flight Deck! Be sure to join Intrepid as we pay tribute to the Nation's service men and women during our annual Memorial Day Ceremony.
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Share Your Fleet Week Experience!
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| Special Fleet Week Hours |
| Wednesday, May 23 |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday, May 24 |
10:00AM - 3:00PM |
| Friday, May 25 |
10:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday, May 26 |
10:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Sunday, May 27 |
10:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Monday, May 28 |
10:00AM - 7:00PM |
| Tuesday, May 29 |
10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard ships will be in NYC for Fleet Week, May 23-30, 2012.
Participating in this year's Fleet Week commemoration are:
- USS Wasp (LHD-1)
- USS Roosevelt (DDG 80)
- USS Mitscher (DDG 57)
- USS Gonzalez (DDG 66)
- USS Donald Cook (DDG 75)
- USS San Jacinto (CG 56)
- USCG Eagle (WIX 327)
- USCG Seneca (WMCE 906)
- USCG Willow (WLB 202)
USS Wasp and USS Roosevelt will be docked in Manhattan, pier 92. All other U.S. Navy ships will be docked at the Homeport Pier in Staten Island. Also visit ships in Brooklyn.
Public Ship Visitation
Manhattan - ships are open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.at Pier 92
Staten Island - ships are open every day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Homeport Pier
Brooklyn - Ships are open Sat, Sun & Mon, May 26-28 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the coalition ships.
For more information, visit the official Fleet Week New York City Web site |
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The only international Tall Ships in Manhattan will be open for visitation via Intrepid's Pier 86
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Thursday, May 24
- Gloria (Colombia)
- Length Overall: 249'; Draft: 16' 4"
- GLORIA was one of many ships built in Bilboa, Spain for South American countries. She was completed in 1966 and sails proudly for the Colombian Navy, training midshipmen in seamanship, navigation and teamwork. She represents Colombia at maritime festivals and has logged more than 500,000 nautical miles.
Friday, May 25 - Tuesday, May 29
- Guayas (Ecuador)
- Length Overall: 257'; Draft: 15'4"
- GUAYAS was built in Bilbao, Spain in 1976. She sails for the Ecuadorian Naval Academy, teaching practical seamanship and navigation skills to naval cadets.
Other Ships Visiting New York City:
- Cisne Branco (Brazil)
- Etoile (France)
- Belle Poule (France)
- Dewaruci (Indonesia)
- Cuauhtemoc (Mexico)
- Juan Sebastian Elcano (Spain)
- USCGC Eagle (USA)
For more information, visit the official Fleet Week New York City Web site |
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| Guided Tours |
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| Join Intrepid’s tour guides for a variety of tours that are offered throughout the week. Click here to view schedule during Fleet Week. |
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| Official Sponsors |
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 Save $2.00! Avoid the General Admission line and purchase your Fleet Week 2012 tickets here. |
 Wednesday, May 23rd |
| Parade of Sail |
10:00am - 1:00pm |
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The celebration begins with Navy, Coast Guard and Tall Ships traveling up the Hudson River to announce their arrival. The vessels are open for public tours throughout Fleet Week in Manhattan, Staten Island and Brooklyn.
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| Men in Black 3 Premiere Event |
7:30pm |
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You're invited to the exclusive opening of the Columbia Pictures premiere of Men in Black 3. Your ticket includes an advance screening of Men in Black 3 at the AMC Empire 25 Theater, followed by the movie premiere after party on Intrepid's Flight Deck complete with:
- Private Fireworks by Grucci
- Live musical performance rom Pitbull and a guest DJ appearance from DJ Jazzy Jeff
- Cocktail reception with hors d'oeuvres and open bar |
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Thursday, May 24th
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| 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Mercury-Atlas 7 Mission |
11:30am |
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On May 24, 1962, Intrepid served as the primary recovery vessel for the Mercury-Atlas 7 space mission and sent its helicopters to pick up astronaut Scott Carpenter. Join Scott Carpenter and Intrepid in commemorating the 50th anniversary of this historic event.
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| Public Visitation Aboard Historic Tall Ship |
11:00am - 3:00pm |
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Tour the Gloria (Colombia) one of the only international Tall Ships in Manhattan.
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Friday, May 25th
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| Broadway Showcase |
12:00pm - 1:00pm |
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Hosted by Teddy Bergman and Greg Hildreth of Broadway's
Peter and the Starcatcher
This year's showcase includes performances by: Ghost, Sister Act, Chicago, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Rock of Ages, Godspell, Porgy & Bess, Anything Goes and Memphis.
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| Performance by Potted Potter |
2:00pm |
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| The Unauthorized Harry Experience -- A parody by Dan and Jeff. |
| Performance by Traces |
2:30pm |
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Fusing the traditions of circus with the energy of street performance, Traces is an explosive display of raw emotion and physicality.
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| Performance by the Gazillion Bubble Show |
3:00pm |
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Amaze your whole family with mind blowing bubbles!
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| Public Visitation Aboard Historic Tall Ships |
11:00am - 6:00pm |
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Tour the Gloria (Colombia) & the Guayas (Ecuador), the only two international Tall Ships in Manhattan.
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| Pier 86 Displays |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
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Coca-Cola Swelter Stopper, Men in Black 3, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Parise Racing, Tin Can Sailors, Navy League, and Potted Potter. Interactive displays from Broadway's Porgy & Bess, Godspell, Ghost, Sister Act, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Spider-Man, the Lion King, Mary Poppins, and Newsies.
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| Free Summer Movie Series |
7:30pm |
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Annual kickoff screening of Top Gun
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Saturday, May 26th
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| Tug of War |
10:30am - 12:00pm |
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Watch as the Military branches battle it out!
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| Performance by Sesame Street |
12:15pm |
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Sesame Street debuts resiliency anthem, What I Am, with the Quantico Marine Corps Band, Sesame Street Muppets Elmo & Rosita, Gordon, and from Lifetime's Coming Home, Matt Rogers.
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| Performance by The Manhattan Dolls |
2:00pm |
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This swing-style female vocal trio sings the tunes of the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s & 60s
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| Performance by Voca People |
4:00pm |
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No instruments, no sound effects - just eight incredible voices breathing life into the greatest music on earth.
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| Public Visitation Aboard Historic Tall Ship |
11:00am - 7:00pm |
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Tour the Guayas (Ecuador), the only international Tall Ship in Manhattan.
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| Pier 86 Displays |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
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Coca-Cola Swelter Stopper, Men in Black 3, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Parise Racing, Tin Can Sailors, Navy League, Red Cross, Southern Hospitality BBQ sampling and giveaways.
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Sunday, May 27th
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| USCG Search & Rescue Demonstration |
12:00pm |
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| Watch as the USCG performs a rescue |
| Performance by Travis and the Longhorns |
1:00pm |
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Classic and contemporary country music performed with style.
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| Performance by Sistas |
2:00pm |
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The story of African-American women, from the '30s to today, told through top-40 music.
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| Performance by George Gee Swing Orchestra |
4:00pm |
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Swing your socks off! George Gee Swing Orchestra is the swingin'-est, blowin'-est, hepp-est classic big band in New York City!
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| Public Visitation Aboard Historic Tall Ship |
11:00am - 7:00pm |
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Tour the Guayas (Ecuador), the only international Tall Ship in Manhattan.
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| Pier 86 Displays |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
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Men in Black 3, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Tin Can Sailors, Navy League, Red Cross, Southern Hospitality BBQ sampling and giveaways, Wicked.
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Monday, May 28th
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| USACE Hayward |
10:00am - 4:00pm |
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Climb aboard the US Army Corp of Engineers Hayward! The 124-foot boat will be open for public visitation through 4:00pm.
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| Memorial Day Ceremony |
11:30am |
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Honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
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| Public Visitation Aboard Historic Tall Ship |
11:00am - 7:00pm |
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Tour the Guayas (Ecuador), the only international Tall Ship in Manhattan.
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| Pier 86 Displays |
10:00am - 5:30pm |
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Men in Black 3, Office of Naval Research, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, Tin Can Sailors, Navy League, Red Cross.
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Tuesday, May 29th
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| Public Visitation Aboard Historic Tall Ship |
11:00am - 5:00pm |
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Tour the Guayas (Ecuador), the only international Tall Ship in Manhattan.
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Mr. Lorenzo DuFau, former crewmember of the USS Mason
Our Lunch Time Talks series continues with our 3rd speaker Mr. Lorenzo DuFau, former crewmember of the USS Mason.
Lorenzo DuFau was a member of the predominant African-American crew of the USS Mason, the only surface ship of its kind in WWII.
The African-American crew of the USS Mason was chosen following pressure on President Roosevelt by the NAACP. The Mason's war record included its safe escort of convoys across the Atlantic and its exemplary service in the hunter-killer groups that finally destroyed the German U-Boats that had infested Allied waters. The USS Mason's story was depicted in the 2004 film Proud with actor Ossie Davis playing the role of Mr. DuFau. It was 50 years after the conclusion of WWII that the crew of the USS Mason finally received the commendations the convoy's commander had recommended.
Bring your own lunch! Talk begins at 12:00pm. $8 per person.
Click here to purchase tickets
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