Historic ship completes first leg of journey to become world’s largest artificial reef
The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has completed ...
Thousands visit Newport on a cruise annually. This is the largest ship to ever anchor
Newport has become an increasingly popular destination for cruise liners, bringing thousands of tourists to Newport Harbor ...
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Photos: See historic SS United States as it passes Florida coast, Keys
It was retired from service when air travel became common. Many hoped the SS United States could be developed like the RMS ...
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Opening: Maritime History on Display, Including the 1868 Building Housing It
The Italianate cast-iron and stone warehouse at 213-215 Water Street, designed by Stephen D. Hatch in 1868 for the A.A.
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Why is the SS United States heading for Mobile Bay? How the legendary ship will be transformed
The US Navy used her as a reserve ship until 1978. The SS United States Conservatory made several attempts to transform the ship into a venue similar to the RMS Queen Mary, complete with hotels and ...
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Historic SS United States completes first leg of journey from Philly to become world’s largest artificial reef
The SS United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, arrived early Monday in Mobile, Ala.
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Historic ship completes first leg of journey to become world’s largest artificial reef
The ship crossed the Atlantic Ocean in three days, 10 hours and 40 minutes, besting the RMS Queen Mary’s time by 10 hours. To this day, the SS United States holds the trans-Atlantic speed record ...