The famous British Airways Concorde, housed in the Intrepid Museum, is set to sail down the Hudson River on Thursday, returning to its home after months of restoration in Brooklyn.
In August, Concorde was removed by crane from its location on the Intrepid and transported by barge to the GMD shipyard at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. The museum said restoration work on the Concorde included removing the aircraft's paint coating, polishing it and repainting the jet.
On Thursday, the Concorde will be transported by barge from Weeks Marine in Jersey City, where it was parked Wednesday, passing the Statue of Liberty, the World Trade Center, Hudson Yards and other landmarks on Manhattan's West Side before arriving at Pier 86. .
The public can visit Pier 86 starting at 8 a.m. to catch a glimpse of the supersonic jet's arrival.
Long known as the world's fastest commercial aircraft, the Concorde arrived at the museum in 2003 and is the centerpiece of the museum.
Concorde tours at the Intrepid Museum are scheduled to resume on April 4th.
Known as the world's fastest commercial aircraft, the British Airways Concorde has been a fixture at the Intrepid Museum since its arrival in 2003. The Concorde is currently being removed for a three-month restoration, during which part of Pier 86 will be repaired. Additionally, he will be renovated to create a 4,000 square foot public park.
