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its on Ellis island and the parts were brought in on barges... Google the rest

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Ellis Island is a different Island. The Statue is on Liberty island- formerly known as Bedloe Island. The Statue has a bolted together iron frame, and copper sheets attached to the frame. It was shipped to the US in pieces, and assembled here.

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1st how would people be able to admire it all day if it where in the water?

2nd you would only be able to visit it by submarine.

3rd boats would bump into it cuz its 305 ft and 1 in tall.

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