SS United States shifts piers in preparation for Monday departure to Gulf Coast
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. -- The SS United States is set to leave Philadelphia and make its journey to the Gulf Coast. The necessary safety requirements were completed by local, state and federal agencies to move the ocean liner. The ship moved piers Friday afternoon. It is expected to begin its journey down the Delaware River on Monday.
SS United States’ departure is, wait for it, back on
The SS United States’ on-again, off-again departure is on again. The Florida county that purchased it says it will leave Monday, Feb. 17.
SS United States now scheduled to leave Philly on Monday morning
The historic ocean liner will first be towed from Pier 82 to Pier 80 on Friday afternoon. After the weekend, it will be pulled down the Delaware River.
Plans to move SS United States from Philly to Gulf of Mexico are back on hold – again
After a series of delays, everything finally seemed set. The SS United States looked like it was ready to make its last voyage – from Philadelphia to the Gulf of Mexico. But wouldn’t you know it: Yet another postponement for the majestic ship.
After a series of delays, the SS United States is scheduled to make her final voyage
The SS United States is set to make one final journey before becoming the world's largest artificial reef. On Thursday, the Okaloosa County Tourism Development Department and Destin-Fort Walton Beach announced that the SS United States is slated to begin moving operations on Friday, Feb. 14.
SS United States to Depart Philadelphia on Feb. 17
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Philadelphia next week, Okaloosa County’s Tourism Development Department, Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida, said in a press release. After postponing previous plans to move the ship earlier this month,
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SS United States now set to ship out of Philadelphia on Presidents Day
The new owners of the SS United States have set another date to move the iconic ocean liner out of Philadelphia.
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