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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SS United States Deployment, Sinking Delayed to June 2026
The SS United States‘ deployment to Okaloosa County to later be sunk and become the world’s largest artificial reef is being delayed from May to…
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Moving the SS United States From Philadelphia to Alabama: Tug Captain Reflects on the Biggest Tow of His Career
Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime…
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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 now, and with each passing…
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SS United States Owners Unveil Tentative Timeline for Artificial Reef Sinking, But Opposition Remains
The iconic, 990-foot SS United States’ owners in Okaloosa County has unveiled a tentative new timeline for its sinking, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia…
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SS United States Conservancy Releases Trailer for New Documentary About Historic Ship
The SS United States Conservancy has released its first trailer in anticipation for a new documentary set to release later this year, writes Michaela Althouse…
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Museum Design Work Starts for Historic SS United States, Destined to Become Florida’s Giant Artificial Reef
Design work is underway for a museum dedicated to the historic SS United States, which is headed to Florida after decades docked in South Philadelphia…
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An Update On Historic SS United States’ Future One Year After Leaving South Philadelphia
It has been about a year since the SS United States moved from its home in South Philadelphia for nearly three decades, writes Alexandra Simon…
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SS United States Projected for Spring 2026 Move and Sinking, But Opposition Isn’t Slowing Down
Talks of sinking the historic SS United States has been ongoing for well over a year, and while that end remains on track, the fight…
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PHILADELPHIA Today’s Top 10 Stories of 2025: The Posts Our Readers Loved Most
PHILADELPHIA Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors a happy and healthy New Year. As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve…
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Okaloosa County Commits Nearly $3 Million to Finalize SS United States Artificial Reef Project
A $2.95 million contract amendment to finish the SS United States artificial reef project has been unanimously approved by Okaloosa County Commissioners, writes Jared Williams…
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Final Florida Location for SS United States Future As Artificial Reef Revealed
The final resting place of the SS United States, the former luxury ocean liner that spent nearly three decades docked in Philadelphia, has been revealed,…
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SS United States Sinking Will Stream Live Online, Exact Date and Location Still To Be Announced
The SS United States, the legendary ocean liner that spent nearly three decades docked in Philadelphia, will be sunk during a live online stream, writes…
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SS United States, Currently Docked in Alabama, Prepares for Planned Sinking in Late 2025
SS United States, which was anchored at Pier 82 on the Delaware River in South Philadelphia for nearly three decades, is currently in Mobile, Alabama,…
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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 reef; however, a last-minute attempt…
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SS United States’ Arrival to Mobile Brings Unexpected Tourism Boom to Alabamian Region
For nearly a month now, the SS United States has been docked in Mobile, Alabama, as its final stop before eventually becoming the world’s largest…
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SS United States Reaches Alabama Amid Final Journey Toward Becoming Artificial Reef
The SS United States, which finally began its final journey out of its longtime home in South Philadelphia, is now in Mobile, Alabama, writes Danielle…
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SS United States Embarks On Latest Journey Toward Eventual Fate As Artificial Reef
The SS United States has officially began its journey out of Philadelphia after nearly 30 years and several months of delays, writes Danielle Ellis for…
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SS United States Now Expected to Leave South Philly on Wednesday, Feb. 19
The SS United States now has a new date set for its long-awaited departure from South Philadelphia, that being Wednesday, February 19, according to a…
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