S.S. United States
The SS United States finally left her berth at Philly under tow last Wednesday, headed for Mobile, AL for 'pre-sinking' prep. Amazing, that after all these years tied up on the Delaware River, and a 'rust bucket', she still looks dignified under tow. I remember seeing her underway back in the 1960's during her glory years, crossing the Atlantic, while on active duty with USCG. Brings back memories seeing her passing under the Walt Whitman bridge; been across that bridge many times while stationed at Cape May, NJ.
"After nearly three decades moored along Philadelphia’s Delaware River, the historic ocean liner SS United States embarked on its final journey, February 19, 2025. Departing shortly before 1 p.m. ET, the legendary vessel is en route to Mobile, Alabama, where it will undergo preparations for its transformation into the world’s largest artificial reef off Florida’s Gulf Coast. The Wildwood Video Archive was on-board back in August. Check out those videos below. SS United States Ship Tour - • Exploring Inside the SS United States... SS United States Dock Drone Video - • Saying Goodbye SS United States - Dro... SS United States 360 Video - • SS United States VR Tour 2024 - 4K 36… "
Following her progress, at 1334 (CT) today, she was about 50 miles off the East coast of Florida, southbound at 5 knots.
We’ll be following her progress, along with her interesting story.
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