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SS United States - 1000' Long & Cruised at over 40MPH

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:10 am
by JimK
The SS United States was an amazing ship when she was built in 1952. Some of her speed records that were set over fifty years ago still stand today. Hopefully things will come together with the restoration. Below are a couple of links for anyone interested in learning more about this important ship:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-3445_162-57 ... ed-states/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcu7AQYsDco

Re: SS United States - 1000' Long & Cruised at over 40MPH

Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:34 am
by Big D
Cool. Thanks for posting that. Sure would be great if she can be saved.

Re: SS United States - 1000' Long & Cruised at over 40MPH

Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:30 am
by prowlersfish
Its sad to see what has happend to this ship

Re: SS United States - 1000' Long & Cruised at over 40MPH

Posted: Thu Feb 04, 2016 7:39 am
by JimK
Looks like there may be hope for saving the SS United States. Crystal Cruises just moved on an option to buy and will pay the $60K per month it costs to keep the ship while they conduct a nine month feasibility study to restore her. Here is a link to an article for anyone who is interested in reading more.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/04/busin ... again.html

Re: SS United States - 1000' Long & Cruised at over 40MPH

Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2016 7:03 pm
by prowlersfish
Thank you for the update