Various owners have sunk more than $40 million into buying, maintaining, and reimagining the SS United States during its time in Philly
The 990-foot SS United States served as a geographical marker of sorts on the Delaware River waterfront in South Philadelphia for almost 30 years. That is slated to change when the vessel is towed to ...
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The history of swing states in the US
Just seven states are expected to determine the outcome of the 2024 US Presidential elections. But it’s not always been those seven. We explain why that matters. Video by Ellenoor Shameli and ...
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It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States
Plans to move the near-1,000-foot-long vessel between piers Thursday were scrapped. A new schedule was not provided.
The historic SS United States will travel the Delaware River & Bay, but not this week
After the iconic ship was evicted from its longtime home in South Philly, the nonprofit SS United States Conservancy made a deal with Okaloosa County, Florida, to sink it off the coast as the world's ...
How SS United States, bigger than Titanic, will become world's largest artificial reef
It can't be saved, but it won't be scrapped. This ocean liner will get new life as an undersea attraction for divers and ...
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'America's flagship' SS United States has departure from Philadelphia to Florida delayed
The historic SS United States had been scheduled to leave its berth in the port of Philadelphia Friday, but weather concerns ...
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Ship sinking expert explains how the SS United States will be prepped for its underwater grave
In just a few days, the SS United States will set sail for its final voyage down south, where it will be sunk as an ...
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China's largest air show takes off with fighter jets, attack drones
Fighter jets and attack drones took centre stage as China's largest air show officially opened on Tuesday, an opportunity for ...