The SS United States, a nearly 1,000-foot (305-meter) vessel that shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, is going through a monthslong scouring at the Port of Mobile ...

The coalition argues sinking the ship not only destroys historical artifacts, but claims the SS United States is protected under the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. They also raise ...

Between its bow and stern, legends such as Duke Ellington played music for passengers like Salvador Dali, Marilyn Monroe, Bob ...

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It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The owner of the SS United States has said the ship is to be sunk as planned despite a last ditch effort to save it. As previously ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — It’s been three weeks since the SS United States was towed to Mobile where work continues to prepare the ship for sinking off the coast of Northwest Florida, but not ...

Curious about the SS United States' engines? Learn what powered this legendary ocean liner and how it broke speed records.