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 …
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. …
SS United States Conservancy Requests Deadline Extension for Relocating Vessel The SS United States Conservancy, a national nonprofit dedicated to preserving America’s Flagship, has filed a motion with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. They are seeking an extension to move the historic ship from its current location, requesting the deadline …
SS United States Ordered To Move by September 2024 In a crucial decision on Friday June 14th, U.S. District Court Senior Judge Anita Brody ruled that Penn Warehousing, the landlord of the SS United States, cannot double the dockage fees without prior notice in an attempt to force “America’s Flagship” from Pier 82 in Philadelphia. …
SS United States In Big Trouble The iconic ocean liner SS United States, currently moored in the docks of Philadelphia, is facing significant challenges. Commissioned by the United States government in response to the need for a rapid transatlantic passenger vessel, the SS United States was not merely a mode of transportation but a symbol …