SS United States
SS United States is the fastest transatlantic ocean liner ever built, symbolizing U.S. maritime engineering excellence and record‑breaking service.
The SS United States is preserved by a conservancy working to honor her legacy and future museum plans.
Address: 720 Arch Street, P.O. Box 43, Philadelphia, PA 19105
Phone: (888) 488‑7787
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New York Coalition Files Lawsuit in Final Attempt to Save SS United States From Sinking
Plans have been in place for months to sink the SS United States and make it the world’s largest artificial…
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As SS United States Inches Closer to Becoming Artificial Reef, Florida Diving Businesses Battle for Position
The historic SS United States has been sitting at the Port of Mobile in Alabama for more than a month…
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Coast Guard Says Progress Has Been Made to Make Sure SS United States Leaves Philly Waters Safely
The Coast Guard has confirmed that progress has been made to ensure the SS United States can safely leave Philadelphia…
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Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester Closes Briefly Friday for SS United States Passing
The Commodore Barry Bridge in Chester and the Walt Whitman Bridge in Philadelphia will close briefly Friday, Nov. 15, as…
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SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14
The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom…
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SS United States Leaves Philadelphia Home of Nearly Three Decades
The SS United States hosted a small event over the weekend to bid farewell to its Philadelphia home of nearly…
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United States Moving Day Deadline Passes, Ongoing Legal Battle Heads to Mediation
The deadline for SS United States to move from its South Philadelphia dock has come and gone without a clear…
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SS United States Caretakers Have Until Sept. 12 to Remove Historic Ocean Liner from South Philly Pier
After a prolonged legal battle, a federal judge has ordered the caretakers of SS United States, the 70-year-old ocean liner…
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What Could Become of the SS United States? Redevelopment Plans All Hinge on Potential Partners
As the search for a new home for the SS United States marches on, the possibilities of its future are…
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South Philadelphia’s Historic SS United States Could Be Repurposed As a Hotel in Manhattan
After 30 years of sitting dormant and mostly unused, the SS United States on South Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront has…
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