Alabama, Historic and ocean liner

Historic Pa. ocean liner endures 1,800-mile tow south to become artificial reef
The SS United States, the historic ocean liner that spent nearly three decades docked in the Delaware River, reached Alabama on Monday morning to begin final preparations for its sinking. The ship, considered a titan of its time, spent about two weeks being towed 1,800 miles south around the tip of Florida.
Historic ocean liner close to Alabama, on its way to becoming artificial reef
Once-fastest transatlantic ship arrives for six-month preparation before final destination as artificial reef in Florida.
Where is SS United States now? Historic ocean liner ahead of schedule, prepares to dock in Alabama
On that voyage, the ship crossed the Atlantic in three days, 10 hours and 40 minutes, besting the RMS Queen Mary's time by 10 hours. To this day, the SS United States -- which is nearly as large as the Chrysler Building -- holds the transatlantic speed record for an ocean liner.
SS United States arrives in Alabama to be prepped for sinking, world's largest artificial reef
The luxury liner SS United States completed its journey Monday from South Philadelphia to Alabama, where it will undergo preparations before it is sunk in the waters off Florida's Gulf Coast to become an artificial reef.
Historic ocean liner arriving in Alabama: SS United States journeys to final destination
A chilly morning wind greeted the photographers and residents who gathered at the East End to catch a glimpse of history as the SS United States, following its journey from Philadelphia, was towed into Mobile. It is expected to arrive this afternoon to the Modern American Recycling & Repair Services facility at 601 S. Royal St., south of downtown.
Why authorities plan to sink this historic ocean liner in waters off Florida
Why authorities plan to sink this historic ocean liner in waters off Florida - The process of cleaning, transporting and ...
Fastest ocean liner to cross Atlantic, SS United States, coming to Florida. Its future
The SS United States set the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, a record it still holds today.
Record-Setting Ocean Liner, a Titan of Its Time, Begins Its Final Voyage
The S.S. United States, the largest passenger ship ever built in America, left Philadelphia under tow on Wednesday, ...
Historic ocean liner departs on voyage to become the world's largest artificial reef
The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has departed ...
America's largest, fastest ocean liner to pass SC on way to its watery grave
S.S. United States — world's fastest ocean liner — will pass by the South Carolina coast on route to its final destination ...
Historic American-made ocean liner departs for one final voyage
The legendary and iconic ocean liner, once considered a marvel of American shipbuilding, has departed for one final voyage.
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Historic ocean liner departs Philadelphia on voyage to become the world’s largest artificial reef
The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef departed from south Philadelphia’s Delaware River waterfront on Wednesday ...
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Historic ship completes first leg of journey
The historic, aging ocean liner that a Florida county plans to turn into the world’s largest artificial reef has completed ...