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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. cruiseindustrynews.com › cruise-news › 2024SS United States Title Transferred, Work Starts to Move Ship

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   2 days ago · October 14, 2024. The SS United States Conservancy has transferred the title of the SS United States to Okaloosa County and preparations are already underway to move the ship. According to a press release issued by the not-for-profit organization, the transfer is part of a court-ordered mediation settlement. The Florida county is already moving ...

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 ...

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5. www.cbsnews.com › philadelphia › newsSS United States prepares for final voyage from Philadelphia ...

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   3 days ago · SS United States gears up for final voyage from Philadelphia to Florida 02:01. The SS United States, the iconic ocean liner docked at Pier 82 for nearly three decades, is preparing to set sail for ...

6. www.phillyvoice.com › ss-united-states-settlementSS United States will officially head to Florida for ...

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   4 days ago · The SS United States was a luxury cruise liner from 1952 to 1969 and has been docked in the waters at Pier 82 since 1996. The conservancy purchased the ship in 2011 from the Norwegian Cruise Line ...

7. news.usni.org › 2024/09/06 › the-fate-of-the-mostThe Fate of the 'Most Famous Ship that Didn't Sink' Unclear ...

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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.”

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   What happens if SS United States doesn't find a new berth?

   • (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer/TNS) PHILADELPHIA — An SOS is ringing out from the SS United States in South Philadelphia, which needs to find a new home by September. And if its stewards don’t find a new berth for the vessel, the “Queen of the Seas” may ultimately head to the scrap pile.

   After order to leave South Philly, SS United States’ options include

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   What if SS United States didn't sink?

   • 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.” John Grady, a former managing editor of Navy Times, retired as director of communications for the Association of the United States Army.

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   Why was the US Navy photo SS built?

   • US Navy Photo SS United States was built for the dual purpose of fast, safe, luxurious ocean travel across the Atlantic and for the fast transport of U.S. troops across any ocean. The commercial contractor was U.S. Lines and the original contract with Newport News was let in 1949 for more than $67 million.

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   Will Okaloosa County sell SS United States for scrap?

   • The newspaper quoted Nick Tomecek, Okaloosa County’s public information officer, saying the county is working with the SS United States Conservancy, and “until a deal is finalized it would be inappropriate to make any additional comment.” The other option would be to sell SS United States for scrap.

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   Did the US build an unsinkable ship?

   • “The unsinkable ship never has been built, but the United States has later and improved safety precautions built into her hull. She was designed to withstand some degree of enemy attack if the time should come when she must be a military transport.” The editorial writers missed its wartime importance.

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   How many troops could SS United States carry?

   • Better yet, it would need only 48 hours to be converted to military service. It could carry 18,000 troops. In contrast, the British troop transport and ocean liner Queen Mary carried 15,000 troops per crossing to Europe in World War II. William Francis Gibbs, educated as a lawyer at Harvard and Columbia, designed SS United States.

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9. www.stripes.com › history › 2024/06/27After order to leave South Philly, SS United States’ options ...

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   Jun 27, 2024 · PHILADELPHIA — An SOS is ringing out from the SS United States in South Philadelphia, which needs to find a new home by September. And if its stewards don’t find a new berth for the vessel,...