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 …
Track the SS United States on Her Historic Journey After years docked at Philadelphia’s Pier 82, the iconic SS United States is about to embark on a monumental journey. The 990-foot-long ocean liner, once the fastest passenger ship to cross the Atlantic, will soon set sail for her final resting place off the shores of …
SS United States Makes New Plans The SS United States Conservancy has just announced a significant update regarding the future of the iconic SS United States. Initially, plans were in place to relocate the ship temporarily to Norfolk, Virginia, where essential work would begin to remove key parts and prepare her for sinking. However, Okaloosa …
Here’s What’s Being Saved from the SS United States The once-glorious SS United States, famously known as “America’s Flagship,” is about to embark on a new chapter—this time beneath the waves. After years of uncertainty and numerous efforts to save the ship, the SS United States Conservancy has reached a tentative agreement with Okaloosa County, …
SS United States Legal Dispute Settlement Finalized with Penn Warehousing The SS United States Conservancy has reached a settlement with pier operator Penn Warehousing, bringing an end to a lengthy legal battle that has been ongoing for over two years. The settlement follows a court-ordered mediation that resolves the litigation initiated by Penn Warehousing in …
Landlord Attempts To Seize SS United States and Block Sale The owners of the historic SS United States, a national nonprofit known as the SS United States Conservancy, have filed a legal motion accusing their landlord, Penn Warehousing & Distribution, of obstructive behavior intended to seize the iconic vessel for its own financial gain. The …
Deal to Sell Historic SS United States Hits a Snag The anticipated $1 million sale of the SS United States, a historic ocean liner, to Okaloosa County, Florida, has encountered a significant setback, sending all parties back to the negotiating table as a crucial deadline looms. The SS United States Conservancy, which oversees the preservation …