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- No. Unfortunately, the vessel’s fittings were all dismantled in the 1980s and 1990s by previous owners of the vessel for financial gain and to remove building materials popular in the 1950s that were later deemed hazardous.
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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 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 ...
4 days ago · Following months of protracted legal arguments, the fate of the SS United States has now been set and the ship will formally be handed over to Okaloosa County, Florida on Saturday, October...
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 ...
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 ...
Oct 1, 2024 · Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Okaloosa County commissioners approved up to $10 million to buy, transport, dock and ultimately sink the SS United States as an artificial reef to make it a scuba diving and fishing destination that would draw tourists and benefit the local economy.
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...
