SS United States Conservancy
WEBCurrently at a port in Philadelphia, the SS United States needs a new home after a federal judge ruled that it must leave by September 12. According to the Board of Directors for the SS United States Conservancy Warren Jones, the ruling comes after the landlord significantly increased the rent.
Historic SS United States is evicted. Where can America's flagship …
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The hulking and historic SS United States, a thousand-foot-long ocean liner tied for 28 years to Pier 82 behind an Ikea in South Philadelphia, will need to find a new home by Sept. 12, a...
News - SS United States Conservancy
WEBAug 29, 2024 · News. The clock continues to tick down for the SS United States, following this week’s federal court ruling. However, Senior Judge Anita Brody opened the door for the iconic vessel to remain at its pier beyond the September 12 date, under certain conditions.
SS United States - Wikipedia
WEBSS United States is a retired ocean liner built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines. She is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still ...
The SS United States: Philadelphia's Abandoned Ocean Liner
WEBMay 1, 2023 · The SS United States is currently moored in Philadelphia. The SS United States, nicknamed “The Big U”, isn't just any passenger liner. At 101 feet wide and 990 feet long, she is 100 feet longer than the Titanic, and is in fact the largest ship ever built in an American shipyard.
Historic ocean liner, destined to become a giant artificial reef
WEBThe ship’s caretaker, the SS United States Conservancy, has kept the ship at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia, where the historic ship was laid up years after being retired from service.
Fate of SS United States is uncertain after owners say landlord
WEBThe future of the historic SS United States is unclear after its court-ordered eviction deadline to leave its pier came and went. The ocean liner is still sitting at its port, Pier 82, in South ...
Ships Monthly: Liner SS United States Ordered To Leave Berth By ...
WEBJul 8, 2024 · The ship has been ordered to vacate from Pier 82 in Philadelphia by 12 September 2024, prompting the non-profit that owns the ship to scramble to find a new location and cover the costs of moving the nearly 1,000ft-long vessel. CLICK HERE to read the full story in Ships Monthly.
SS United States to remain in South Philly — for now - PhillyVoice
WEB6 days ago · September 13, 2024 SS United States to remain in South Philly for now after Sept. 12 eviction is delayed Court-supervised mediation is ongoing as the conservancy for the ship mediates a dispute ...
An inside look at the SS United States in her heyday
WEBAug 22, 2022 · The 53,330-gross tonne SS United States was the grand dame of ocean liners during her 17-year career from 1952 to 1969. She was stately, with 12 decks and an overall length of 990 feet (302 metres) or more than 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic.
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