'America's flagship' SS United States has departure from Philadelphia to Florida delayed
The historic ocean liner the SS United States will have to wait a bit longer to embark on its final voyage. Often called "America's flagship," the SS United States measures at nearly 1,000 feet long and is the longest and largest ocean liner ever built in America.
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The 990-foot ship, larger than the Titanic, is slated to make its final resting place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico off Florida’s coast to become the world’s largest artificial reef.
SS United States delayed in departure to Mobile
When it reaches Mobile, he said some metal and paint will be removed from the ship to ensure it’s environmentally safe before it’s sunk in the Gulf, creating the world’s largest artificial reef. He said the vessel’s final destination is off Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
The SS United States' departure from Philly has been delayed... again
When the ship finally departs, both the Walt Whitman and Commodore Barry bridges will close as the ship is towed out to open waters. The SS United States will also sail under the Delaware Memorial Bridge, though traffic disruptions there are expected to be minimal.
SS United States set to leave Philadelphia next week, begin journey to Gulf of Mexico
The 1,000-foot vessel is expected to begin its journey to becoming the world's largest artificial reef next week.
Move of SS United States from Philadelphia to Gulf of Mexico delayed
The planned move of the decommissioned former cruise liner SS United States from Philadelphia to the Gulf of Mexico has been delayed due to logistics issues, its owner said this week.
Dozens take cruise to see SS United States in Philadelphia despite departure date postponed again
Plans to move the SS United States may have been halted due to weather concerns in the Gulf of Mexico, but dozens of people still stuck to a schedule and took a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia on Thursday around noon.
Dozens take cruise on Spirit of Philadelphia to see SS United States before it departs
Plans to move the SS United States may have been halted due to weather concerns in the Gulf of Mexico, but dozens of people stuck to a schedule and took a cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia to see an up-close look of the ocean liner.
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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
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