SS United States - Wikipedia
WEBSS United States is a retired ocean liner built during 1950 and 1951 for United States Lines. She is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still ...
An inside look at the SS United States in her heyday
WEBAug 22, 2022 · The 53,330-gross tonne SS United States was the grand dame of ocean liners during her 17-year career from 1952 to 1969. She was stately, with 12 decks and an overall length of 990 feet (302 metres) or more than 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic.
The Ship — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe SS United States is widely considered the safest passenger ship ever built, in contrast to the "unsinkable" Titanic. She carried far more lifeboats and rafts than were required by law.
The Fate of the 'Most Famous Ship that Didn't Sink' Unclear, Plans …
WEBSep 6, 2024 · SS United States was built for the dual purpose of fast, safe, luxurious ocean travel across the Atlantic and for the fast transport of U.S. troops across any ocean. The commercial contractor was U.S. Lines and the original contract with Newport News was let in 1949 for more than $67 million.
Historic SS United States is evicted. Where can America's flagship …
WEBJun 21, 2024 · The SS United States, often called America's Flagship, was ordered to leave its Philadelphia berth. The ship has been moored in Philadelphia for 28 years, until the eviction ruling on a lawsuit...
SS United States Conservancy
WEBSince being towed to a dock in South Philadelphia nearly 30 years ago, the SS United States has captivated people who have seen the ocean liner’s towering smoke stacks and giant hull, easily visible from the New Jersey side of the Delaware River and by those traveling over the Walt Whitman Bridge. Read More →.
SS United States: The mighty ship that broke all the records - CNN
WEBDec 16, 2020 · A glorious feat of engineering that was built under military secrecy, the SS United States passenger ship broke transatlantic speed records before the arrival of jet planes forced it into...
History: The Glory Years — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe American public enthusiastically embraced the SS United States, which became known as “America’s Flagship.” Throughout the 1950s, people from around the world booked accommodation on the world’s fastest ship.
SS United States, The Story Of America's Flagship
WEBWelcome aboard the SS United States. America’s flagship. In the following pages you will find; • An illustrated history of the United States. • Experience sailing first class on the United States. • A view of the interiors from design to completion.
SS United States - Steamship Historical Society
WEBSep 20, 2017 · SS United States shares information about America's flagship, a marvel of modern shipbuilding technology and the fastest steamship to date.