SS United States - Wikipedia
WEBSS United States is a retired ocean liner built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines. She is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still ...
The Fate of the 'Most Famous Ship that Didn't Sink' Unclear, Plans …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Whether the nonprofit that owns SS United States can find a new location for the liner, launched with great fanfare in June 1951 into Virginia’s James River, by Sept. 12 is an open question.
Historic SS United States is evicted. Where can America's flagship …
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The hulking and historic SS United States, a thousand-foot-long ocean liner tied for 28 years to Pier 82 behind an Ikea in South Philadelphia, will need to find a new home by Sept. 12, a...
An inside look at the SS United States in her heyday
WEBAug 22, 2022 · The 53,330-gross tonne SS United States was the grand dame of ocean liners during her 17-year career from 1952 to 1969. She was stately, with 12 decks and an overall length of 990 feet (302 metres) or more than 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic.
Okaloosa County to acquire SS United States for world’s largest ...
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Okaloosa County has signed an agreement to purchase the SS United States, the historic ocean liner that holds the record for the fastest Atlantic crossing, with plans to create the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. Jared Williams. August 30, 2024. 6:24 am. 117 Comments.
Historic SS United States is evicted. Where can America's flagship …
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The hulking and historic SS United States, a thousand-foot-long ocean liner tied for 28 years to Pier 82 behind a South Philly Ikea, will need to find a new home by Sept. 12, a federal judge...
Transformative Plan Unveiled to Save America's Flagship — SS United ...
WEBNov 2, 2023 · NEW YORK, NY – The SS United States, America’s Flagship, could return home to New York as a transformative economic development project unveiled today by the SS United States Conservancy, the owner of the famed vessel.
Fast Facts — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe SS United States was designed to be just wide enough (101 feet) so it could pass through the locks of the Panama Canal with two feet of clearance on either side. Five days before her maiden voyage in July 1952, the SS United States was opened to the public at her berth in New York.
Historic ocean liner that holds speed record in crossing Atlantic ... - NPR
WEBMar 11, 2024 · The SS United States, once a luxurious ocean liner, holds the speed record for crossing the Atlantic. It's rusting away at a pier in Philadelphia and could soon be evicted and scrapped.
Redevelopment Plan Released for Iconic Ocean Liner SS United States
WEBNov 3, 2023 · A full design and redevelopment plan for the famed ocean liner the SS United States was unveiled by the non-profit owners of the vessel working in conjunction with a New York-based real...
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