Tag: maritime history

The SS United States reached Mobile, Alabama, for preparations to become the world’s largest artificial reef near Destin-Fort Walton Beach, with a museum set to preserve its legacy.

SS United States Arrives in Mobile, Prepares for Artificial Reef Deployment

Staff Reports 03/03/2025 2:15 pm

The SS United States has arrived in Mobile, Alabama, after a 1,800-mile tow from Philadelphia, marking the start of preparations for its transformation into the

The SS United States will leave Philadelphia for Mobile, Alabama, to undergo modifications before being deployed as the world’s largest artificial reef off the Florida Gulf Coast.

SS United States to Depart Philadelphia, Begin Transformation into Artificial Reef

Staff Reports 02/13/2025 4:02 pm

The SS United States will depart Philadelphia on Feb. 17, 2025, for Mobile, Alabama, where it will undergo a year-long preparation to become the world’s

ANOTHER delay hampers SS United States trip to the bottom of the Gulf.

Staff Reports 02/06/2025 1:00 pm

The SS United States is set to leave Philadelphia on February 8, 2025, en route to Mobile, Alabama, where contractors will prepare it for deployment

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Tag: maritime history

SS United States Arrives in Mobile, Prepares for Artificial Reef Deployment

SS United States to Depart Philadelphia, Begin Transformation into Artificial Reef

ANOTHER delay hampers SS United States trip to the bottom of the Gulf.

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