The ship was designed by American naval architect William Francis Gibbs and could have been converted into a troopship if required by the United States Navy in time of war. The ship served as a …

Aug 6, 2025 · The 990-foot SS United States will eventually be relocated about 20 nautical miles south of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, sunk and turned into the world’s largest artificial reef.

Dec 9, 2025 · The SS United States, launched in 1951, still holds the world record for the fastest oceanliner and now she will begin a new era and break another record as the World's Largest …

6 days ago · The iconic, 990-foot SS United States’ owners in Okaloosa County has unveiled a tentative new timeline for its sinking, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic ocean …

Feb 27, 2025 · The SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner dubbed "America's Flagship," is taking its final voyage, destined to become the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's Gulf Coast.

The SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner, isn't just a marvel of technology: she's a living icon of the American dream. She represents the power of freedom, hard work, common purpose, and …

Jan 18, 2025 · America’s flagship — the magnificent SS United States — was poised to set sail at the end of last year on her final voyage from Philadelphia to the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico to become …

Feb 19, 2025 · The S.S. United States, the largest passenger ship ever built in America, left Philadelphia under tow on Wednesday, eventually to be sunk off the Gulf Coast.

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1 day ago · The SS United States was the pinnacle of ocean liner engineering, holding the record as the fastest liner in the world. Designed for both luxury and speed, it redefined ocean travel in the mid ...