United States Cruises, INC.

06/02/2025

Important Update from Okaloosa County: Due to a combination of factors, the USCG has asked that the shift from Pier 82 to 80 now take place at the second high tide on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, expected at 8:21p.m.

01/01/2025

Welcome to 2025! And a happy New Year to you all!

20/12/2024

The SS United States was fitted with four propellers — two four-bladed and two five-bladed. This configuration was tested and selected for its superior hydrodynamic performance, and the design was overseen by the pioneering Gibbs & Cox female engineer Elaine Kaplan.
All of the propellers were manufactured from manganese bronze. Each weighed an astounding 60,000 pounds.

This picture of SS United States 18 ft dia 4 bladed wing screw is impressive. They were caplable of 270 RPM and the 5 bladed inter screws 325 RPM at 38.3 knots.

22/11/2024

A businessman in Brooklyn has made waves after he said he aims to stop the sinking of the SS United States. The ship's current owners say it's too late.

17/11/2024

We could see this occurring with the SS United States: the superliner that refuses to die

17/11/2024

16/11/2024

While the Spirit of Philadelphia passengers didn't get the chance to see the SS United States make the lateral move from Pier 82 to Pier 80, the lack of tug activity meant the much smaller Spirit could get closer to the vessel. The unscripted moment became the highlight of the commemorative cruise, as those on board got to see the starboard side from about 50 feet away.

https://billypenn.com/2024/11/14/ss-united-states-cruise-ship-conservancy-last-goodbye-spirit-of-philadelphia/

12/11/2024

VIEWING LOCATIONS FOR TOW

On the New Jersey side of the Delaware River, the best view of Pier 80 & 82 are from waterfront public parks such as Phoenix Park at 227 Jefferson Street in Camden.

There are several potential vantage points along the Delaware River south of the Walt Whitman Bridge. Among others, they include:

- Fort Mifflin (6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153)
- Red Bank Battlefield (100 Hessian Ave, National Park, NJ 08063)
- Fort Nassau (110 New Jersey Rd, Brooklawn, NJ 08030)
- Freedom Pier (101 S King St, Gloucester City, NJ 08030)
- RiverWinds Complex (1000 RiverWinds Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08086).

Other viewing points along the ship’s coastal path to Mobile, Alabama will be announced soon. The Big U’s approximately 14-day journey will be relatively close to the shore to avoid ocean currents that could delay the tow and burn excessive fuel. Through an onboard GPS tracking device, you can follow her journey at www.destinfwb.com/explore/eco-tourism/ssus. Tracking will begin when the vessel begins moving operations.

(Photo circa 1996)

10/11/2024

At 93, Erma Mulrine of Newark, Delaware, remembers a lot. She was aboard the SS United States in 1953 when it sailed from New York to France, and she's not too happy about plans for the historic ship.
🎧 https://www.audacy.com/podcast/kyw-newsradio-audio-on-demand-12880/episodes/the-week-in-philly-93-year-old-ss-united-states-passenger-upset-with-plans-for-vessel-b7d6a

📸: JEWEL SAMAD/AFP via Getty Images

09/11/2024

Interesting

SAVE THE DATE FOR A SPECIAL DELAWARE RIVER CRUISE

As the SS United States readies for her departure from Philadelphia, the SS United States Conservancy invites you to join us for a special luncheon cruise aboard Philadelphia City Cruises’ Rendezvous on Thursday, November 14. While subject to change, this event is being organized to coincide with Okaloosa County's timeline for moving the ship.

While the SS United States’ journey from Philadelphia is a complex process and is subject to many factors, the ship is currently scheduled to be towed off from Pier 82 mid-day on November 14th and then remain temporarily at nearby Pier 80. There, she will await the tidal cycle and depart on her journey south very early in the morning on Friday, November 15th. This luncheon cruise is scheduled to coincide with the ship’s move to her adjacent pier.

A buffet luncheon will include entrees, salads, and desserts served from the ship's climate-controlled interior or open-air outdoor deck. Complimentary soft drinks will be served as well as a cash bar.

Boarding will begin at 10:30 AM at Penn’s Landing and the cruise will begin at 11:00 AM. The cruise will return at 1:00 PM when passengers may disembark. The boat will travel downriver to the SS United States' pier location and take up station nearby during the pier shift.

During the cruise, Conservancy board members and special supporters will share remarks and recollections. Stanton R. Daywalt, co-author of “SS United States: An Operational Guide to America’s Flagship” will also be available to sell and sign book copies.

Tickets are $125.00 per person and a portion of each ticket sold benefits the SS United States Conservancy's future museum.

Because of a technical issue, tickets cannot yet be purchased from Philadelphia City Cruises' website. We will circulate the link as soon as it is available. In the meantime, if you are interested in joining us, we ask that you please let us know by emailing [email protected] and advising us of the number of people in your party.

For further information on the ship’s tentative departure, please go here:

https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Important-Update-About-the-SS-United-States--Tentative-Departure-from-Philadelphia.html?soid=1128003460712&aid=lLaw18qhyqY&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3OARnoNSPjuGh4PBw78exH3yo2FRTFAzIz1KYaUgD6RcnluTfqFr6Bffs_aem_UPHw-W_7oSj2SJfOllprQA

Please Be Aware: The ship’s move date and time is subject to change, due to weather and other logistics. Guests travelling to Philadelphia for this event should take that into account when making plans. Full cruise refunds will be given if the date changes and guests are unable to attend the alternate date. We will continue to keep you informed as plans advance.

09/11/2024

This month, we're sharing some beautiful drawings, paintings, and artwork celebrating the SS United States. People of all ages have written to us from all over the world sharing their creative inspiration. We're starting off with this drawing of the ship from Nicholas, sent to us back in 2011.

13/10/2024

SS United States
1952-2024

05/10/2024

END OF AN ERA: SS United States step closer to leaving Philly, becoming 'world’s largest artificial reef'

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02/10/2024

01/10/2024

We are deeply saddened to report that the SS United States will be officially sunk as the worlds largest artificial reef off Destin, Florida

Destin-Fort Walton Beach has taken a major step toward acquiring the historic SS United States, with plans to convert the iconic ocean liner into the world’s largest artificial reef and create a museum dedicated to its legacy.