Funnels of SS United States to Be Removed and Preserved for Future Museum The towering funnels of the legendary SS United States, an enduring symbol of American maritime achievement, will soon be removed from the historic ocean liner, now docked in Mobile, Alabama. Standing 65 feet tall, each funnel rises the height of a six-story …
SS United States Leaves Philadelphia – Drone Footage After nearly three decades moored along Philadelphia’s Delaware River, the historic ocean liner SS United States embarked on its final journey today, February 19, 2025. Departing shortly before 1 p.m. ET, the legendary vessel is en route to Mobile, Alabama, where it will undergo preparations for its …
SS United States Move DELAYED Again Due to a Gale Warning and excessive wind gusts forecasted for the greater Philadelphia area, the ship’s departure has been rescheduled, again The first phase of the historic ship’s move was completed on Friday, February 14, 2025. The initial operation involved relocating the vessel laterally from Pier 82 to …
SS United States Moving Date Announced Yes, the SS United States will be moving we hope. After completing additional due diligence, including further testing and safety protocols mandated by the U.S. Coast Guard, Okaloosa County has once again received approval to proceed with moving the SS United States from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia to …
SS United States to Move This Weekend! The SS United States, America’s iconic ocean liner, is set to embark on a historic journey as Okaloosa County’s Tourist Development Department in Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, has completed all necessary safety requirements to move the vessel from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama. This move marks the next phase …
Last-Ditch Attempt to Save the SS United States Is Rejected The recent emergence of the so-called “New York Coalition to Save the SS United States” has sparked fresh debate about the future of the historic ocean liner. John Quadrozzi Jr., owner of Gowanus Bay Terminal, a dock in Brooklyn, New York, partnered with Dan McSweeney …
Okaloosa County Faces Challenges with SS United States The Okaloosa County Commission recently approved the purchase of the historic ocean liner SS United States, utilizing $1 million from tourist development funds. This decision followed a failed bid from another county and included a $9 million allocation for transportation and environmental services necessary to prepare the …
SS United States Museum Concept Art The SS United States Conservancy has unveiled an exciting conceptual rendering of a potential land-based museum in Okaloosa County, Florida. Posted on social media, this vision, crafted by David Macaulay–acclaimed author of “Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the New World”–provides a striking starting …
Brooklyn Developer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Save SS United States The S.S. United States, once a marvel of American engineering and a symbol of national pride, is at the center of a heated debate. While plans to sink the iconic ship off the coast of Florida as part of an artificial reef project move forward, …
SS United States Departure Delayed Plans to move the legendary SS United States from its long-time berth at Pier 82 have hit a delay as officials ensure all logistical details are perfectly aligned for a safe transfer. The move, initially slated for November 15th, 2024, has been postponed, with a new departure date yet to …