My sons recent fascination with ocean liners prompted us to drive down to Philadelphia this past Saturday to see the SS United States...before she is sunk to become an artificial reef.
Last chance to see the SS United States...
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There were more than a few farewell letters posted around the perimeter fence...
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I can post more pictures if you like...
Great post Jim.
Has your Boy seen this, pretty interesting
Has your Boy seen this, pretty interesting
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SaparotRob
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I saw her but not as close when I visited U.S.S. Olympia.
A shame she's been turned into a reef but very fitting tributes.
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I had a layover, last year, and went down to have lunch at the Ikea. I was looking for a way to get closer to her. I think the foundation could have made some money by doing short tours. I know there isn't much on her.
They will probably never make another like her.
Couldn't a wealthy tycoon from a foreign land buy her, refit, then sink her in shallow waters so she could be used as a spy station??
They will probably never make another like her.
Couldn't a wealthy tycoon from a foreign land buy her, refit, then sink her in shallow waters so she could be used as a spy station??
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A very sad end to what was the crowning achievement of the Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company. I had three uncles who were involved in her construction. I remember one uncle had a large oil painting of the SS United States hanging in his living room over the fireplace along with his "Plank Owner" certificate.
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Thanks Karl!Great post Jim.
Has your Boy seen this, pretty interesting
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It's a shame that no billionaire has the stones to step in and see her preserved. Future generations will wonder why we kept her around for so long, just to sink her. How short sited. SMH
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You are very welcome
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