The SS United States is going to set sail for the final time in the coming days. After nearly 30 years in Philadelphia, the historic 53,000-ton ship is back on track to being sunk and becoming the world’s largest artificial reef.
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The SS United States is set to begin its journey from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, where preparations will continue to convert the vessel into the world’s largest artificial reef, after a months long delay.
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UPDATE: The SS United States' shift from Pier 82 to Pier 80 in South Philadelphia has been pushed back to 8:21 p.m. Thursday, at the second high tide of the day, Okaloosa County officials announced. The U.S. Coast Guard requested the time change due to a "combination of factors." Saturday's departure from Philadelphia remains on schedule, but is "dependent on visibility," authorities said.
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The SS United States’ on-again, off-again departure is on again. And soon.
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