SS United States - Wikipedia
WEBSS United States is a retired ocean liner built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines. She is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still ...
SS United States prepares for final voyage from Philadelphia to …
WEB1 day ago · SS United States gears up for final voyage from Philadelphia to Florida 02:01. The SS United States, the iconic ocean liner docked at Pier 82 for nearly three decades, is preparing to set sail for ...
SS United States gears up for final voyage from Philadelphia to …
WEB22 hours ago · The SS United States is now one step closer to moving to its new home. A ceremonial signing was held on Saturday for the deal that will send the historic ocean liner to Florida. Eva Andersen ...
An inside look at the SS United States in her heyday
WEBAug 22, 2022 · The 53,330-gross tonne SS United States was the grand dame of ocean liners during her 17-year career from 1952 to 1969. She was stately, with 12 decks and an overall length of 990 feet (302 metres) or more than 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic.
[UPDATED]The History of the SS United States: America’s
WEBSep 16, 2024 · Launched in 1952, this ocean liner was a technological marvel of its time, holding the title of the fastest transatlantic passenger ship in history. The story of the SS United States is not just about a ship; it’s a tale of ambition, innovation, and the shifting tides of global travel and commerce.
What Made the SS United States SO Fast? - YouTube
WEBThe SS United States was the fastest ocean liner in history - but what was the secret to its success? In this video we explore her design secrets and figure ...
Fast Facts - SS United States Conservancy
WEBFor her maiden voyage, the SS United States stocked 7,935 quarts of ice cream and a whopping 500 pounds of caviar. The SS United States carried an impressive roster of luminaries on nearly every voyage. Famous passengers included Marlon Brando, Coco Chanel, Sean Connery, Gary Cooper, Walter Cronkite, …
Historic ocean liner that holds speed record in crossing Atlantic ... - NPR
WEBMar 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — SS United States Conservancy
WEBWHAT IS THE SS UNITED STATES? The SS United States is an historic ocean liner, widely known “America’s Flagship.” She is the fastest passenger ship ever built and the largest ever made in the USA.
Historic SS United States is ordered out of its berth in ... - Yahoo
WEBJun 17, 2024 · The SS United States, a historic ship that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago, must leave its berth on the Delaware River in Philadelphia by Sept. 12, a...