SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 delayed again. Here's why.
The SS United States' departure from South Philadelphia's Pier 82 has been delayed yet again . Officials in Okaloosa County, Florida, said the plan to move the massive ship out of South Philadelphia Friday has been scrapped. County officials said a tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico was reason enough to abort the mission.
Departure of historic SS United States from Delaware River now delayed
The historic ship is set to rest off the coast of Florida after Okaloosa County acquired it to convert it into an artificial reef.
SS United States: Okaloosa County Pushes Back Departure from Philadelphia
Operations to move the SS United States have been delayed to ensure that logistical details and procedures maintain ideal conditions for the move, Okaloosa County announced in a press release. A tropical disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico that could impede the safe delivery of the vessel to its
SS United States scheduled to depart from Philadelphia this week to be turned into artificial reef
The SS United States is scheduled to depart from Philadelphia next week to be turned into the world's largest artificial reef.
Departure of historic ship from Philadelphia harbor now delayed
The departure of a historic ship from Philadelphia planned for this week has now been delayed. The SS United States was scheduled to depart a harbor in Philadelphia for the first time in 30 years on Friday,
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The historic SS United States will travel the Delaware River & Bay, but not this week
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Departure of SS United States from South Philly postponed to ensure 'ideal conditions'
A new date has not been set. Okaloosa County, located in Florida's panhandle, purchased the ship from the SS United ...
How SS United States, bigger than Titanic, will become world's largest artificial reef
It can't be saved, but it won't be scrapped. This ocean liner will get new life as an undersea attraction for divers and tourists.
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Ship sinking expert explains how the SS United States will be prepped for its underwater grave
In just a few days, the SS United States will set sail for its final voyage down south, where it will be sunk as an ...
Okaloosa County and CCA Florida partner up to enhance redfish population
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Okaloosa County man accused of impersonating an officer and pulling someone over
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Famed ocean liner’s journey to Alabama to become world’s largest artificial reef delayed by weather
The S.S. United States’ journey down to Mobile was delayed this week due to concerns over a tropical disturbance forming in ...