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1. www.worldofcruising.co.uk › cruise-news › ss-unitedContract of death: There is no escape for SS United States.

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   Oct 2, 2024 · Gossip surrounds recent court rulings regarding the fate of SS United States. Both the ship’s conservation group and Florida’s Okaloosa County have signed a contract to reef the iconic cruise liner, but politics are at play. So – is SS United States doomed? All evidence says yes. It’s just a matter of time

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

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   Oct 3, 2024 · The ship’s caretaker, SS United States Conservancy, has been battling in court with the landlord of Philadelphia’s Pier 82, Penn Warehousing & Distribution, over unpaid rent. The landlord in 2021...

3. www.worldofcruising.co.uk › cruise-news › ss-unitedSS United States set to become artificial reef | World of ...

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   SS United States: An artificial reef. Three suitable areas – all less than 25 miles from shore - have been earmarked for reefing the liner, with the most popular offshore option cited between Destin and Fort Walton Beach.

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5. 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.

6. 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 · 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.

7. apnews.com › article › united-states-historic-shipHistoric ship could become the world's largest artificial ...

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   Oct 1, 2024 · The deal to buy the ship, which officials said could cost more than $10 million, could close in a matter of weeks, pending court mediation. The lengthy process of cleaning, transporting and sinking the vessel is expected to take at least 1.5 years.

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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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   Why is SS United States a big deal?

   • SS United States was the flagship for American engineering and style. To lose her would be a crime. Credit: SSUSC So, why is this a big deal? SS United States was not only the USA’s finest ocean-going creation, but also the envy of the world.

   SS United States set to become artificial reef

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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 is the fastest ship ever built?

   • 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. The SS United States still holds the transatlantic speed record and is the last of America's great 20th century ocean liners.

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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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   Should the SS United States be converted into an artificial reef?

   • “The SS United States has inspired millions the world over as a symbol of American pride and excellence,” said Susan Gibbs, president of the SS United States Conservancy, the nonprofit working to preserve the vessel. “Should the ship be converted into an artificial reef, she will become a unique historic attraction above and below the waterline.”

   Historic ship could soon become the world's largest artificial reef

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9. www.nytimes.com › 2024/08/09 › usCan the S.S. United States Be Saved? - The New York Times

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   Aug 9, 2024 · Published Aug. 9, 2024 Updated Aug. 10, 2024. Susan Gibbs needs to find a new parking spot, fast. And not just any parking spot will do. It needs to be big enough for an ocean liner. It’s for a...