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Friday, November 8, 2024
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From Iconic Ocean Liner to Artificial Reef: SS United States to Set Sail on Final Journey

The iconic SS United States, once the pride of America’s maritime fleet, is embarking on its final voyage – not across the Atlantic, but towards a

November 8, 2024
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Friday, October 18, 2024
Surveillance footage from the October 2, 2024, break-in and robbery.
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Caught on Camera: Teen Surrenders After Burglary Aboard Iconic SS United States

A 17-year-old has reportedly surrendered to Philadelphia authorities in connection with a burglary aboard the historic SS United States, a once-proud ocean

October 18, 2024
Total Views: 4561

Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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End of an Era: Historic SS United States Transferred to New Owners

The iconic SS United States is set to embark on its final journey – not across the Atlantic, but towards a new life as the world’s largest

October 15, 2024
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
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Historic SS United States to Become World’s Largest Artificial Reef Off Florida Coast

The city of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, and the SS United States Conservancy have announced an agreement to convert the iconic SS United States into the

October 2, 2024
Total Views: 4387

Friday, September 13, 2024
Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
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‘SS United States’ Owner Files Urgent Motion Against Pier Operator, Alleging Misconduct and Obstruction

The SS United States Conservancy has filed an urgent motion in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania, accusing Penn Warehousing & Distribution,

September 13, 2024
Total Views: 2935

Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
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SS United States Faces Uncertain Future as Court-Imposed Deadline Approaches

The historic ocean liner SS United States is facing a critical juncture as a September 12 deadline looms for its removal from its current berth in

September 3, 2024
Total Views: 4241

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Aerial photo historic SS United States in Philadelphia
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Historic ‘SS United States’ Faces Eviction from Philadelphia Pier

The SS United States, America’s sole remaining historic ocean liner, is under threat of eviction from a Philadelphia pier following a recent court

June 18, 2024
Total Views: 4363

Tuesday, December 11, 2018
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SS United States Conservancy Reaches Deal to Explore Redevelopment of Famed Ocean Liner

The SS United States Conservancy has entered into an agreement with commercial real estate development firm RXR Realty to explore options for the

December 11, 2018
Total Views: 209

Saturday, November 26, 2016
Do You Love Your Ship More Than Your Wife? YES Said Gibbs (Book Review)
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Do You Love Your Ship More Than Your Wife? YES Said Gibbs (Book Review)

When a reporter asked William Francis Gibbs if he loved his favorite ship more than his wife his answer was surprising both in its honesty and in the fact

November 26, 2016
Total Views: 307

Friday, August 5, 2016
Cruise Line Cancels Plan to Return SS United States to Sea
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Cruise Line Cancels Plan to Return SS United States to Sea

Any hope of the SS United States returning to the high seas as a modern luxury cruise ship has now faded with Los Angeles-based Crystal Cruises cancelling its

August 5, 2016
Total Views: 221

Friday, February 5, 2016
S.S. United States Restoration One of Many Grand Projects for Crystal Cruises
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S.S. United States Restoration One of Many Grand Projects for Crystal Cruises

(Bloomberg) — “You either grow or die.” To Edie Rodriguez, president and CEO of Crystal Cruises, those words weren’t just lip service for the

February 5, 2016
Total Views: 101

Thursday, February 4, 2016
SS United States: Crystal Cruises Planning Return of Historic Transatlantic Liner
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SS United States: Crystal Cruises Planning Return of Historic Transatlantic Liner

A major development today in the ongoing saga to save the SS United States from a trip the scrapyard. Los Angeles-based Crystal Cruises says it has signed a

February 4, 2016
Total Views: 460

Tuesday, April 8, 2014
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SS United States: America’s Flagship, Historic Maritime Artifact and Engineering Marvel

She was built as an unsinkable ship, a claim allegedly attributed to Bruce Ismay, the managing partner of the White Star Line, the direct shipowning company of

April 8, 2014
Total Views: 472

Saturday, February 1, 2014
David Macaulay Does the SS UNITED STATES
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David Macaulay Does the SS UNITED STATES

David Macaulay is an author and illustrator well known to most all American children. His book UNDERGROUND has to be one of my all-time favorites when I was a

February 1, 2014
Total Views: 390

Tuesday, April 3, 2012
The World’s Fastest Liner May Soon Be A Mall Near You
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The World’s Fastest Liner May Soon Be A Mall Near You

Will the world’s fastest cruise liner soon be turned into an urban shopping mall? After over a decade sitting idle and collecting rust on a Delaware

April 3, 2012
Total Views: 491

Wednesday, February 2, 2011
SS United States Conservancy purchases famed ocean liner ‘SS United States’
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SS United States Conservancy purchases famed ocean liner ‘SS United States’

In a long-anticipated milestone in the effort to save and redevelop the legendary ocean liner SS United States, the SS United States Conservancy has announced

February 2, 2011
Total Views: 107

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
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Fastest Ship – The SS United States Faces Uncertain Future

Popular Mechanics updates us on the the World’s Fastest Ship, or at least the vessel currently holding the transatlantic speed record the mighty SS

June 24, 2008
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