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1. gcaptain.com › end-of-an-era-historic-ss-unitedEnd of an Era: Historic SS United States Transferred to New ...

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   1 day ago · 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 artificial reef. On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the ...

2. www.worldofcruising.co.uk › cruise-news › ss-unitedSS United States set to depart Philadelphia on… | World of ...

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   3 days ago · On Friday, October 25, 2024, the SS United States will leave the city of Philadelphia – her home for nearly 30 years – never to return. Or, at least, that’s the aspirational date set by the ship’s new owners. There’s a number of hurdles to clear first – including 30 years’ worth of accumulated mud at Pier 82.

3. www.nbcphiladelphia.com › news › localDeal reached to turn SS United States into artificial reef ...

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   5 days ago · A deal has been reached to allow a county in Florida to purchase the SS United States. The fate of the SS United States is a done deal. After more than two years of legal battles between the SS ...

4. www.ssusc.org › frequently-asked-questionsFrequently Asked Questions - SS United States Conservancy

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   WHAT IS THE SS UNITED STATES? The SS United States is an historic ocean liner, widely known “America’s Flagship.” She is the fastest passenger ship ever built and the largest ever made in the USA.

5. latecruisenews.com › 2024/08/20 › inside-the-fightInside the fight to save the SS United States - Late Cruise News

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   Aug 20, 2024 · A federal judge could decide Monday whether the historic SS United States can stay in its South Philly dock for a few more months while its owners negotiate a deal to sell it. Why it matters: The ship's stewards, SS United States Conservancy, face a looming Sept. 12 deadline to find a new home for.

6. maritime-executive.com › article › florida-countyFlorida County May Consider Buying and Sinking SS United States

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Officials in Escambia County, Florida are contemplating whether they might be able to offer a solution: cleaning and sinking the ship, in water shallow enough to attract divers. The location...

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   Is the SS United States still a great ship?

   • The SS United States still holds the transatlantic speed record and is the last of America's great 20th century ocean liners. Since the vessel’s launch over 70 years ago, she has served as an enduring iconic symbol of American innovation and engineering might. She is the only ship that bears the name of her namesake nation.

   Frequently Asked Questions — SS United States Conservancy

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   Would the SS United States need a new home?

   • The SS United States would still need a new home. Even giving the ship a facelift and an exterior paint job would cost between $25 and $40 million, require drydocking, and could not be performed at the ship’s current pier. WHERE WOULD THE WORK TO REDEVELOP THE SS UNITED STATES BE PERFORMED?

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   Will SS United States commercial activation Save America's flagship?

   • Plans for the SS United States’ commercial activation requires minimal public funding and will provide enormous economic benefits. It’s crucial that leaders in these locations become involved in saving America’s Flagship because it means more than saving a unique and iconic symbol of the nation.

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   How much does SS United States redevelopment cost?

   • The ship’s complete redevelopment could be in the $450 million range, excluding the cost of the pier infrastructure which will vary depending on the location. The SS United States ’ complete redevelopment would include all 550,000 square feet of the ship’s internal space, as well as exterior spaces and a pier-side activation.

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   What was the SS United States?

   • The SS United States was the ship on which to sail in the 1950s and 1960s, and she carried a very impressive complement of notable passengers on nearly every voyage.

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   How many SS United States are there?

   • Like the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the Washington Monument — there’s only one SS United States. The ship was an ambassador of America’s post-war industrial power and a technological marvel.

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8. www.cruisehive.com › florida-county-appears-readyFlorida County Appears Ready to Buy Iconic SS United States

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   Oct 3, 2024 · The future of the iconic ocean liner SS United States may be coming into focus after years of legal battles regarding overdue rent payments at the Philadelphia pier where the derelict ship is...