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, …
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, …
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 …
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. …