Although the Titanic is often thought of as a historically massive ship, the SS United States is bigger. Here, learn by how ...

The SS United States had a distinguished career as a transatlantic steamship. Now, officials in Florida plan to turn it into ...

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 ...

While back at sea, Captain Mike Vinik discusses his journey from aspiring astronaut to maritime professional who led the ...

So they picked up speed. By early Monday, the crew was traveling up to 10 knots through the gulf to make it to Mobile that afternoon. Vinik remained in Mobile on Tuesday to see the storm system pass ...

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. It was originally designed to transport troops ...

(WALA) - The SS United States ... The Steam Ship United States was glorious in its day – an ocean liner longer than the Titanic that set a transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage.

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 ...

The SS United States, which once held the transatlantic speed record between the United ... New Mexico. Back to top ...

To this day, the SS United States holds the transatlantic speed record for an ocean liner. She became a reserve ship in 1969, spending her retirement years on Philadelphia's Delaware waterfront.

The SS United States has, perhaps ... officials said that the final voyage ended on Monday, March 3, 2025. Get top local stories in Connecticut delivered to you every morning.

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 ...