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 …
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 …
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. …