Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Another Day That Ends In 'Y'...

 













Update/Follow-up: SS United States


I was visiting my morning haunts and came across this related story regarding the SS United States. I am not sure if it is feasible, but he mentioned possible re-purposing would be a much better fate for the former cruise liner where the ship could be seen and used by many versus a small number sport divers who would only see it at the bottom of the sea. I also understand the costs of restoration/preservation costs and the feasibility of such projects.  Story
 

Monday, February 17, 2025

The Final Voyage

The iconic SS United States was scheduled to leave Philadelphia today in route to Mobile, Alabama where it will become an artificial reef twenty miles south of the port city. She was the fastest and largest passenger ship ever built by the United States. I imagine back in the day it was a huge symbol of American technology, industry, technology, might, etc. It is not only the final trip for the ship, it is the passing of an era long gone in American history/culture. Story