The towering funnels of the legendary SS United States will soon be removed from the historic ocean liner in Mobile, Alabama. Soaring six stories high and sloping backward to convey the record-breaking speed of the ship, the iconic structures will form a dramatic centerpiece of the future SS United States Museum and Visitor Experience. The aft funnel is expected to be removed soon after the forward funnel. The ship is now being prepared for deployment as the “world’s largest artificial reef” off the coast of Florida’s Destin-Fort Walton Beach.
See The SS United States Up Close in Mobile, Alabama
The SS United States Conservancy is glad to be able to share a wonderful opportunity to see the SS United States at her current pier in Mobile, Alabama, while also supporting the Conservancy's efforts to build a state-of-the-art museum that will celebrate her indomitable spirit. The Perdido Queen, a charming riverboat, offers cruises that will take you close to the ship as part of a guided tour of the Mobile River and the active port. You will be able to see the SS United States from the water for a truly unforgettable experience before she is deployed as the world's largest artificial reef through the summer of 2025. Go to www.perdidoqueen.com to book your tour today!
America's Flagship, the SS United States, Completes Voyage to Mobile, Alabama Well Ahead of Schedule
The SS United States, America’s Flagship, arrived in Mobile, Alabama today after an approximately 1,800-mile tow from her berth in Philadelphia. The iconic national symbol and last surviving American ocean liner will now undergo preparations for her deployment as the “World’s Largest Artificial Reef” off Florida’s Gulf Coast near Destin-Fort Walton Beach.