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1. 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 ...

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

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   4 days ago · Oskaloosa will pay $10 million to turn the ship into an artificial reef. In the conclusion of a years-long legal battle, the SS United States will officially leave Pier 82 in South Philly for ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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...

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

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   WHERE IS THE SS UNITED STATES LOCATED NOW? The SS United States is docked at Pier 82 on Philadelphia’s Delaware River. She arrived in Philadelphia in 1996, transported there by a previous owner who had hoped to return her to service as a seagoing cruise ship. CAN I VISIT THE SHIP?

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   Where is SS United States docked?

   • The SS United States is docked at Pier 82 on Philadelphia’s Delaware River. She arrived in Philadelphia in 1996, transported there by a previous owner who had hoped to return her to service as a seagoing cruise ship. CAN I VISIT THE SHIP?

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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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   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.

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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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   Why did the US build a super ship?

   • The U.S. Government worked in conjunction with United States Lines to develop a “super ship” to be part Cold War weapon and part luxury ocean liner. The top-secret Pentagon project produced the fastest, safest, and most advanced vessel ever constructed — the SS United States.

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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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8. www.independent.co.uk › news › conservancy-apConservancy that oversees SS United States seeks $500K to ...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · The conservancy that oversees the SS United States has launched an urgent $500,000 fundraising campaign to help cover relocation expenses for the historic ship amid its uncertain future.