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The SS United States, a record-breaking 1950s ocean liner, may soon sail from Philadelphia to the Gulf. NPR explored this ship, a relic of the grand liners that once connected North America with ...
The SS United States, a retired ocean liner docked in Philadelphia, was recently burglarized by at least five suspects who snuck on board the historic 1950s-era vessel. Around 1:40 a.m. on Oct. 2 ...
SS United States departures from South Philadelphia delayed again 00:34. You may not believe it, but the iconic SS United States' departure from Philadelphia has been delayed once again.
The SS United States has been docked at a South Philadelphia pier for nearly 30 years. The ship moved for the first time in 28 years from Pier 82 to Pier 80 on Friday at high tide as part one of ...
After a series of delays, everything finally seemed set. The SS United States looked like it was ready to make its last voyage – from Philadelphia to the Gulf of Mexico. But wouldn’t you know ...
The SS United States, often called America's Flagship, was ordered to leave its Philadelphia berth; The ship has been moored in Philadelphia for 28 years, until the eviction ruling on a lawsuit ...
The SS United States, docked in South Philadelphia since 1996, was considered in its heyday as "the most powerful, modern, and advanced passenger liner ever built," according to the SS United ...
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Plans to move the SS United States out of Philadelphia have been delayed, officials said Tuesday. The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15, 2024 ...
"The ship will depart Philadelphia at low tide to avoid any bridge contact." If the SS United States is still at Pier 82 after Dec. 12, a $100,000 penalty will be issued, per the purchasing agreement.
The SS United States is set to leave Philadelphia and be sunk off the coast of Florida to become an artificial reef, where it will attract scuba divers. An expert from a company that has sunk ...
The SS United States has been docked in Philadelphia since 1996. The ship is 990 feet long – 100 feet longer than the Titanic – and weighs 53,000 tons. It is almost 74 years old, having been ...
The SS United States was expected to depart Philadelphia in the fall of 2024, but a tropical storm and last-minute concerns ...