SS United States is a retired American ocean liner that was built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines.

Nov 14, 2024 · Fans of the SS United States had a chance to see it one more time before it’s towed to Okaloosa County, Florida, where it will be sunk and become the world’s largest artificial reef.

Jun 23, 2022 · On July 3, 1952, a crowd of over 13,000 gathered around Pier 86 on Manhattan’s Luxury Liner Row. In awe and admiration, young and old, they gazed upon a modern marvel. At 990 feet, the SS United States was over 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic.

Five days before her maiden voyage in July 1952, the SS United States was opened to the public at her berth in New York. Some 70,000 people turned out to see the dazzling new ship that day – more than a sellout crowd at Yankee Stadium! The line to go aboard stretched for fourteen blocks. How fast was the SS United States?

SS UNITED STATES Tracking. Track the SS UNITED STATES during its voyage to become the largest artificial reef offshore Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Follow along online.

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Sep 6, 2024 · If a new berthing site is not found, SS United States may no longer be able to claim the title “Most Famous Ship that Didn’t Sink.”

Jan 18, 2025 · America’s flagship — the magnificent SS United States — was poised to set sail at the end of last year on her final voyage from Philadelphia to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to become an...

6 days ago · In fall 2024, Florida's Okaloosa County bought the 1,000-foot vessel with the plan of creating the "world's largest artificial reef." City commissioners approved a $10.1 million plan to relocate...

Nov 19, 2024 · In 1963, Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous masterpiece traveled aboard the SS United States from its home in Paris’ famous Louvre for rounds on the east coast USA. The ship has undeniably remarkable features to include its power, large and dramatic size, and combination of its speed and magnitude.