The SS United States’ move from Philly has been delayed
The SS United States, the luxury ocean liner that still holds the transatlantic speed record, will not be heading to Mobile, Ala., this week as initially planned, according to its new Florida owners who plan to sink the ship and turn it into a tourist destination.
Departure of historic SS United States from Delaware River now delayed
The planned move of the SS United States to Florida from its South Philadelphia pier on Friday has been delayed, according to a release by Okaloosa County. Previously, officials had planned to tow out the historic ocean liner down the Delaware River at low ...
SS United States delayed in departure to Mobile
When it reaches Mobile, he said some metal and paint will be removed from the ship to ensure it’s environmentally safe before it’s sunk in the Gulf, creating the world’s largest artificial reef. He said the vessel’s final destination is off Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
SS United States: Okaloosa County Pushes Back Departure from Philadelphia
Operations to move the SS United States have been delayed to ensure that logistical details and procedures maintain ideal conditions for the move, Okaloosa County announced in a press release. A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico that could impede the safe delivery of the vessel to its
SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 delayed again. Here's why.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again . Officials in Okaloosa County, Florida, said the plan to move the massive ship out of South Philadelphia Friday has been scrapped. County officials said a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico was reason enough to abort the mission.
SS United States' Departure from Philadelphia to Alabama Delayed Due to Tropical Disturbance and Logistical Challenges
The SS United States' departure from Philadelphia is delayed due to a tropical disturbance and logistical issues.
The historic SS United States will travel the Delaware Bay, but not this week
After the iconic ship was evicted from its longtime home in South Philly, the nonprofit SS United States Conservancy made a deal with Okaloosa County, Florida, to sink it off the coast as the world's largest artificial reef. The ship must go to Alabama first for cleaning and other preparations.
SS United States scheduled to depart from Philadelphia this week to be turned into artificial reef
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Philadelphia next week to be turned into the world's largest artificial reef.
Departure of historic ship from Philadelphia harbor now delayed
The departure of a historic ship from Philadelphia planned for this week has now been delayed. The SS United States was scheduled to depart a harbor in Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years on Friday,
SS United States memorialized by Philly artists ahead of move from South Philly
Local artists are using the final days of the SS United States to paint and draw the ship as it sits docked at Pier 80 in South Philadelphia.
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The historic SS United States will travel the Delaware River & Bay, but not this week
After the iconic ship was evicted from its longtime home in South Philly, the nonprofit SS United States Conservancy ...
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SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed
The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.
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Departure of SS United States from South Philly postponed to ensure 'ideal conditions'
A new date has not been set. Okaloosa County, located in Florida's panhandle, purchased the ship from the SS United ...
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Ship sinking expert explains how the SS United States will be prepped for its underwater grave
In just a few days, the SS United States will set sail for its final voyage down south, where it will be sunk as an ...