The SS United States—once dubbed ‘America’s flagship,’ and considered an American icon through the 1950s and ’60s—was towed ...

A piece of maritime history, the SS United States, is set to become the world's largest artificial reef, destined for the depths of Florida's Gulf Coast. However, the ocean liner's final resting ...

This story was updated with news of the ship's arrival in Alabama. The last voyage of the SS United States, a long-retired and once-glamorous ocean liner bigger than the Titanic and the fastest ...

SS United States sought to stay ... And it's just so important to preserve our history as a nation.” Matthew Korfhage is business and development reporter who can be reached at to mkorfhage@ ...

William Francis Gibbs was credited with designing the SS United States. Curiously, Gibbs began his career as an attorney but gained notoriety as a project manager in the restoration of a German ...

The SS United States will have a relatively short stay ... The ship’s journey has garnered widespread media interest due to its rich history and repeated, unsuccessful attempts to repurpose ...

The SS United States is a mid-20th century ocean liner ... who has struggled for two decades to preserve it. She told the history of the ship while standing on the foredeck on a sunny afternoon.

There should be no reason that the same thing couldn’t happen with a vessel as legendary as the SS United States. A symbol of national pride and history shouldn’t fall victim to financial ...

Farrel says he knows this process is difficult for those who know the vessel and its history. "This will be an emotional historic maritime moment," he said. "The SS United States is a testament to ...

The SS United States has been at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia since 1996. The ship's storied history includes carrying four presidents and various celebrities over the years and holding the ...

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