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 …
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 …
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 …
SS United States To Be Sunk Off Florida Panhandle? Okaloosa County in Florida has announced a landmark agreement to acquire the iconic ocean liner, SS United States, with the intention of transforming it into the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach. The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners will review and …
Exploring Inside the SS United States – Video Tour The SS United States is one of the most majestic ships ever built in America. Known for its sleek design and record-breaking speed, it became a symbol of mid-20th-century innovation and luxury in transatlantic travel. But now, we are at risk of losing this iconic vessel. …