SS United States
SS United States is the fastest transatlantic ocean liner ever built, symbolizing U.S. maritime engineering excellence and record‑breaking service.
The SS United States is preserved by a conservancy working to honor her legacy and future museum plans.
Address: 720 Arch Street, P.O. Box 43, Philadelphia, PA 19105
Phone: (888) 488‑7787
-
Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia…
-
New York Coalition Files Lawsuit in Final Attempt to Save SS United States From Sinking
Plans have been in place for months to sink the SS United States and make it the world’s largest artificial reef; however, a last-minute attempt…
-
As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle for Position
The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month now, and with each passing…
-
Meet Tugboat Captain Mike Vinik, Who Led Relocation of SS United States from Philadelphia to Alabama
Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime…
-
SS United States’ Move to Be Delayed Once Again At Behest of the Coast Guard
The SS United States’ move from South Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, has been delayed again with no new move date confirmed as of this writing,…
-
SS United States Finally Ready to Leave Its Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States, which has been deemed seaworthy by the Coast Guard, may soon depart its longtime home at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia…
-
Coast Guard Says Progress Has Been Made to Make Sure SS United States Leaves Philly Waters Safely
The Coast Guard has confirmed that progress has been made to ensure the SS United States can safely leave Philadelphia waters after months of delays,…
-
SS United States’ Move from Philadelphia Now Has a New Concern
The SS United States was supposed to move from its longtime home in South Philadelphia last month until the move was halted due to storms…
-
Plans to Move SS United States Friday Delayed by Tropical Storm
Plans to move the SS United States out of Philadelphia Friday that would have temporarily closed the Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester have been delayed, reports 6abc.…
-
SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia.…
-
SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly three decades as it heads…
-
SS United States Must Leave Pier 82 in South Philadelphia by September
The iconic ocean liner SS United States — once the fastest passenger ship in the world — has been ordered to leave Pier 82 in…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
