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SS United States begins her final voyage
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:27 pm
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:27 pm
On her way to the Gulf of America to be prepared for her final resting place. An amazing ship that still holds the world record for the fastest Atlantic crossing ever by sea.
Would have loved to have ridden her but alas she was before my time.
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Would have loved to have ridden her but alas she was before my time.
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Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:30 pm to Randman
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Would have loved to have ridden her but alas she was before my time.
I say the same thing about your mom
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:32 pm to Randman
In her glory days
4 months ago. Looking rough
If anyone wants to track the journey: https://share.garmin.com/SSUNITEDSTATES
4 months ago. Looking rough
If anyone wants to track the journey: https://share.garmin.com/SSUNITEDSTATES
This post was edited on 2/21/25 at 12:13 pm
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:41 pm to Randman
It'll be one hell of a dive site once it is an artificial reef
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:43 pm to GetCocky11
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It'll be one hell of a dive site once it is an artificial reef
Where are they sinking it?
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:44 pm to Shexter
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4 months ago. Looking rough
Father Time puts the cock in everyone’s arse.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:45 pm to WeeWee
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Where are they sinking it?
Redneck riviera...
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The ship's final home will be under about 180 feet (55 meters) of water 20 miles (32 kilometers) off the coast of Destin, Florida.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:45 pm to MoarKilometers
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Where are they sinking it?
Redneck riviera...
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The ship's final home will be under about 180 feet (55 meters) of water 20 miles (32 kilometers) off the coast of Destin, Florida.
Hasn't Destin gotten too pricey for rednecks?
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:51 pm to MoarKilometers
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The ship's final home will be under about 180 feet of water
So much for a dive site.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:52 pm to Randman
Hopefully that thing actually makes it down there in one piece. It's been a long time since she's sailed.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:53 pm to WeeWee
My grandmother traveled to Europe on the SS United States years ago. I remember her telling us kids about the "luxury" of that type travel.
The luxury idea of a cruise was destroyed after a group of 7 couples went on a carnival cruise. As one described it a Walmart on a Saturday experience.
The luxury idea of a cruise was destroyed after a group of 7 couples went on a carnival cruise. As one described it a Walmart on a Saturday experience.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:53 pm to Shexter
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The ship's final home will be under about 180 feet of water
So much for a dive site.
The sand is 180. she will likely settle 5'-8' into the sand over the next couple years, but the top of the ship and likely the deck should still be within rec limits. The tech guys will love penetrating
Posted on 2/19/25 at 3:57 pm to GetCocky11
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It'll be one hell of a dive site once it is an artificial reef
wouldn't it be a bigger draw for charter/recreational fishermen...making it dangerous for divers?
Posted on 2/19/25 at 4:09 pm to Havoc
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4 months ago. Looking rough
Father Time puts the cock in everyone’s arse.
Cock = salt water
arse = carbon steel
Posted on 2/19/25 at 4:10 pm to Randman
I saw the SS United States when she was docked in Norfolk VA waiting for another lease on life. She was already beginning to show the ravages of the sea and it was sad to see it that condition. She served well on the surface and will continue to do so beneath the waves.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 4:11 pm to Randman
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Gulf of America
This will never not be stupid
Posted on 2/19/25 at 4:16 pm to Randman
I just watched an episode of Mysteries of The Abandoned: Hidden America where this ship was featured as one of the sites. I was unaware of the history tied to this ship, along with its owner's ties to the liberty class ships produced during WW2. Pretty neat story of how the ship came to be.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 4:27 pm to Shexter
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4 months ago. Looking rough
Looks like a damn ghost ship.
I know many aren't happy to see it sink, but it's better than getting scrapped
This post was edited on 2/19/25 at 4:28 pm
Posted on 2/19/25 at 5:14 pm to Randman
There was a foundation working to find a home for her, but it seems it was mismanaged or incompetent. While it is totally a tall order to preserve her, you do notice that there are something like 10-20 very large warships floating off major cities as museums, plus the NS Savannah and RMS Queen Mary. Someone just found $75m to invest in the battleship SS Texas for restoration to put her back on display for another few decades.
How they could find $75m for USS texas, one of 10+ battleships out there, but not for SS US? No idea.
How they could find $75m for USS texas, one of 10+ battleships out there, but not for SS US? No idea.
Posted on 2/19/25 at 6:17 pm to MoarKilometers
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ship's final home will be under about 180 feet (55 meters) of water 20 miles (32 kilometers) off the coast of Destin, Florida.
frick
They couldn't put it in 180' off the coast of grand isle louisiana?
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