The Statue of Liberty was transported to the United States disassembled aboard the French Navy ship, Isère.
Here's a more detailed explanation of the transportation process:
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Disassembly in Paris: After its presentation to the U.S. minister to France, Levi P. Morton, on July 4, 1884, in Paris, the Statue of Liberty was carefully disassembled. This was necessary for its safe and efficient transport across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Packing: The statue was divided into 350 individual pieces, which were then carefully packed into 214 crates.
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The French Navy Ship Isère: The disassembled statue and its crates were then loaded onto the Isère, a French Navy ship.
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Transatlantic Voyage: The Isère then embarked on its journey across the Atlantic Ocean, carrying its precious cargo to the United States.
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Arrival in New York Harbor: The Statue of Liberty arrived in New York Harbor on June 17, 1885. It was met with a grand celebration and marked an important moment in the relationship between France and the United States.
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Reassembly: Upon arrival, the 350 pieces of the Statue had to be reassembled on Bedloe's Island (now Liberty Island), requiring skilled engineers and laborers to put the iconic statue back together. The pedestal was already under construction.
In summary, the Statue of Liberty's journey to America involved careful disassembly, packing into numerous crates, transport by the French Navy ship Isère, and then meticulous reassembly in New York Harbor.
