A piece of U.S. history is docked on the Gulf Coast. Here’s how to see it before it’s gone
Growing up in New York City, Paula Hughbanks thought her uncle was a star. Meeting celebrities, traveling around the world — ...
How a small but mighty tugboat and its N.J. captain pulled off an epic journey
Enter Mike Vinik and his Keyport-based tugboat service, Vinik Marine. Using a half-mile-long, 2 1/4-inch wire cable, his tug ...
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SS United States arrives in Alabama to become world's largest artificial reef
The SS United States has, perhaps ... flooring, furnishings, fuel, paint, and contaminants -- possibly including asbestos -- removed from the vessel before it is taken to Florida.
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Why is the SS United States heading for Mobile Bay? How the legendary ship will be transformed
The SS United States Conservatory made several attempts ... After it is stripped of all its hazardous materials, such as paint, plastics, fuel and oil, the ship will be sunk under 180 feet of ...