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. …
Proposal to Sink SS United States as Artificial Reef Under Review Big news is brewing in Escambia County Florida as Commissioner Jeff Bergosh eyes the potential acquisition of the SS United States. As you may recall in our article from Monday, the SS United States is asking the courts if they could have their stay …
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 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 …