The SS United States is on its final journey, destined to become the world's largest artificial reef off the Florida Gulf coast.
The SS United States is notable for 44 mph speeds, two 65-foot funnels that vent exhaust off its decks. The liner cruised by Palm Beach County's coast.
Historic ocean liner to undergo cleaning at MARRS facility before becoming world's largest artificial reef. Will it arrive in time for Fat Tuesday?
THE SS UNITED STATES WAS SOLD AT AUCTION IN APRIL 1992 FOR 2 POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS. HER MAJESTY ARRIVED IN TURKEY AFTER A 35-DAY TRIP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC , THROUGH THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR AND
The SS United States is scheduled to leave Philadelphia on Wednesday after several setbacks and weather delays.
Larry Bulanda of Jim Thorpe worked as an engineer at Newport News Shipbuilding, which is where the SS United States was built. “People who work on ships get an affinity for them and in
The SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic, is heading to its final destination as the world’s largest artificial reef.
The 15th Annual 'Guns and Hoses' hockey game is benefiting a timely organization this March. This year, all tickets sold through this site will benefit 'Vigilant Watch', a nonprofit supporting the families of first responders during hard times. It comes on the heels of Friday's tragic event in Virginia Beach. Two police officers were shot and killed while on-duty during a traffic stop. Vigilant Watch works with families like those mourning Officers Christopher Reese and Cameron Girvin.
The storied ocean liner SS United States arrived in Mobile, Alabama. The 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952 was towed to Mobile for preparation work before it will eventually be sunk off Florida to become an artificial reef.
THE FLAGSHIP OF AMERICA’S OCEAN LINERS WAS PREPARING FOR A VOYAGE TO HER NEW HOME IN TURKEY.
Those involved with planning Philly events for America’s 250th anniversary in 2026 say a dearth of funding and vision could mean less-impressive events. Plus, SS United States' contentious legacy.