When the SS United States was launched in 1952, it was the era of crossing the Atlantic by ship, and people wanted to do it ...

As we began following this story of the ship, I discovered my great grandparents and other family had once sailed upon SS United States.

At 990 feet, the SS United States is more than 100 feet longer than Titanic. To reduce weight and increase speed, more aluminum was used to build SS United States than any other previous project.

At 990 feet, the SS United States is more than 100 feet longer than Titanic. To reduce weight and increase speed, more aluminum was used to build SS United States than any other previous project.

The SS United States, which once held the transatlantic speed record between the United ... the activism of foreign-born residents. Back to top ...

Built in Newport News, Virginia, the SS United States is a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952. The ship arrived early Monday in Mobile ...

The SS United States, a 1,000-foot (305-meter) vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, arrived early Monday in Mobile, Alabama, nearly two weeks after ...

It set the trans-Atlantic speed record, earning the title of the fastest ocean liner by reaching speeds over 38 knots, or 44 mph. Renowned for its grace and modern design, the SS United States was ...

When the SS United States is at rest on the bottom of the Gulf, it will still rest only 50-55 feet from the top of the water ... setting the trans-Atlantic speed record and wowing passengers ...