CITY HALL — The New York City Council on Thursday approved a bill sponsored by Councilmember Gale Brewer calling on the U.S. Congress to preserve the historic ocean liner SS United States and relocate ...
The SS United States, though reminiscent of Britain's iconic RMS Titanic, proudly showcased American ingenuity. Built from components sourced from each of the 50 states, the ocean liner stood as a ...
The SS United States, once a luxury ocean liner, is being prepared to become an artificial reef off the Florida coast. After failing to repurpose the ship, the SS United States Conservancy sold it to ...
THIBODAUX, La. (WAFB) - This old, decaying ship in the port of Mobile, Alabama, has an impressive past. It’s the largest passenger ship ever built in the USA and still holds the transatlantic speed ...
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – A federal judge has cleared the way for Okaloosa County to sink the SS United States, turning it into the world’s largest artificial reef. A coalition out of New York ...
Parts continue to be removed from the SS United States from its location in Mobile, Alabama. The ship will be sunk, possibly late this year, off Destin, Florida. Will you be able to watch the sinking?
A historic ocean liner will become the world's largest artificial reef after it's sunk off Florida's Gulf Coast early next year. Okaloosa County officials announced Tuesday that they expect to sink ...
This article traces the shift from historic ocean liners to modern cruise ships focused on entertainment. It discusses maritime law issues, like injury liability on ships and extending admiralty ...
After a vessel has served its purpose, it presents something of a problem. What do you do with a massive machine that weighs thousands of tons? Fortunately, there are several options depending on the ...
Once the pride of the seas, the SS United States now drifts toward her end. Her story is one of brilliance, ambition, and the slow fading of a nation’s confidence. What happened with the 14th ...
With the historic ocean liner's two iconic funnels being removed earlier this month, the clean-up of the SS United States is nearing completion – meaning the mammoth ship is nearly ready to become the ...