Updates on the Conservancy, the SS United States, and our future museum and visitor experience.
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Pier 82 in South Philadelphia to a docking area in Mobile, Alabama, next week, according to Okaloosa County, Florida officials. County officials say the ship will begin departing from Philly over two days, Nov. 14-15.
Read MoreThe fastest ocean liner to ever cross the Atlantic is about to embark on its final voyage. As Matt Guilhem of NPR member station WHYY reports, the SS United States is headed to the bottom of the sea and into the record books again.
Read MoreThe decision was made after a fruitless search for a new pier for the ship. It was considered the most dignified path to preserve the ship's legacy and create a new marine habitat.
Read MoreThe SS United States Conservancy has transferred the title of the SS United States to Okaloosa County and preparations are already underway to move the ship.
Read MoreAn agreement has been reached to turn the SS United States into the world’s largest artificial reef. The agreement resolves a years-old rent dispute. Earlier this month, the SS United States Conservancy reached a tentative agreement with Okaloosa County.
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