The ship was designed by American naval architect William Francis Gibbs and could have been converted into a troopship if required by the United States Navy in time of war. The ship served as a …

May 10, 2026 · The SS United States is ready to be sunk ahead of becoming the world’s largest artificial reef, according to a recent report by Fox10 News. Citing sources from Okaloosa County, the local …

The hulking and historic SS United States, a thousand-foot-long ocean liner tied for 28 years to Pier 82 behind a South Philly Ikea, will need to find a new home by Sept. 12, a federal judge ruled this month.

The SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner, isn't just a marvel of technology: she's a living icon of the American dream. She represents the power of freedom, hard work, common purpose, and …

Apr 21, 2026 · Built in 1951, the SS United States is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and remains the fastest ship of its kind to cross the Atlantic in either direction.

Feb 20, 2026 · The SS United States called Philadelphia home for nearly three decades, but now preparations are underway to send the historic ocean liner to her final resting place at the bottom of …

May 5, 2026 · MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The SS United States is one step closer to becoming the world’s largest artificial reef. However, officials say there are still steps before the historic ocean liner...

Mar 11, 2024 · The SS United States, once a luxurious ocean liner, holds the speed record for crossing the Atlantic. It's rusting away at a pier in Philadelphia and could soon be evicted and scrapped.

Nov 27, 2025 · Once the fastest ocean liner in the world, preparations are now underway for the ship to be converted into the world’s largest artificial reef, with plans for it to be sunk off the coast of...

Mar 4, 2025 · It was built in 1950-1951 as the largest ocean liner ever constructed in the United States. It set the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage using only about two-thirds of its power.