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  • SS United States passes under the Walt Whitman Bridge.
    Historic

    SS United States Deployment, Sinking Delayed to June 2026

    April 22, 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…

  • Mike Vinik on his tug boat pulling the SS United States.
    Travel

    Moving the SS United States From Philadelphia to Alabama: Tug Captain Reflects on the Biggest Tow of His Career

    April 21, 2026

    Captain Mike Vinik was responsible for leading the massive operation to relocate the historic SS United States — his favorite ship — from its longtime…

  • SS United States.
    Historic

    SS United States Conservancy Releases Trailer for New Documentary About Historic Ship

    March 26, 2026

    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…

  • SS United States.
    Outdoors

    An Update On Historic SS United States’ Future One Year After Leaving South Philadelphia

    February 25, 2026

    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…

  • SS United States on the water.
    Historic

    SS United States Sinking Will Stream Live Online, Exact Date and Location Still To Be Announced

    October 31, 2025

    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…

  • SS United States on the water.
    Historic

    SS United States, Currently Docked in Alabama, Prepares for Planned Sinking in Late 2025

    August 21, 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,…

  • SS United States in the waters.
    Outdoors

    SS United States’ Arrival to Mobile Brings Unexpected Tourism Boom to Alabamian Region

    March 17, 2025

    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…

  • SS United States.
    Travel

    SS United States Reaches Alabama Amid Final Journey Toward Becoming Artificial Reef

    March 6, 2025

    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…

  • SS United States on the water.
    Travel

    SS United States Embarks On Latest Journey Toward Eventual Fate As Artificial Reef

    February 21, 2025

    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…

  • SS United States.
    Travel

    SS United States Now Expected to Leave South Philly on Wednesday, Feb. 19

    February 20, 2025

    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…

  • SS United States.
    Travel

    SS United States Could Finally Move from South Philadelphia On Monday, Feb. 17

    February 17, 2025

    After another delay earlier this month, the SS United States is now reportedly scheduled to leave South Philadelphia on Monday morning, February 17, writes Michael…

  • SS United States.
    Travel

    SS United States’ Move to Be Delayed Once Again At Behest of the Coast Guard

    February 11, 2025

    The SS United States’ move from South Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, has been delayed again with no new move date confirmed as of this writing,…

  • SS United States.
    Travel

    Coast Guard Says Progress Has Been Made to Make Sure SS United States Leaves Philly Waters Safely

    February 1, 2025

    The Coast Guard has confirmed that progress has been made to ensure the SS United States can safely leave Philadelphia waters after months of delays,…

  • A closeup of the SS United States.
    Travel

    SS United States to Soon Embark on Journey Toward Becoming World’s Largest Artificial Reef

    November 23, 2024

    The SS United States has a historic legacy, but despite it being unable to be saved, it won’t be scrapped as it will become the…

  • SS United States behind a gate with farewell signs.
    South Philadelphia

    A Look At the SS United States’ Delayed $10.1M Relocation Plans

    November 16, 2024

    The SS United States was originally scheduled to depart its South Philadelphia home on November 14-15, but those plans have been delayed, writes Alyana Gomez…

  • Closeup of the SS United States.
    South Philadelphia

    SS United States to Depart From South Philly Pier Starting Nov. 14

    November 11, 2024

    The SS United States will be departing from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia over two days: November 14-15, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia.…

  • SS United States.
    Travel

    93-Year-Old Newark Woman Reflects on SS United States Voyage 71 Years Later

    November 7, 2024

    Erma Mulrine of Newark, Delaware took a five-day voyage aboard the SS United States in 1953, and she’s now reflecting on the trip more than…

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