News — SS United States Conservancy
WEBSep 12, 2024 · SS United States Conservancy Prevails in Rent ... US District Court Senior Judge Anita Brody ruled today that the SS United States ’ landlord, Penn Warehousing, could not double dockage fees without notice in its effort to force “America’s Flagship” from Pier 82 in Philadelphia.
SS United States Conservancy
WEBAug 7, 2024. Cruise Industry News: SS United States Conservancy Raises $150k; Secures Additional Big Donation. The SS United States Conservancy recently announced that it has raised over $150,000 as part of its efforts to try to relocate the SS United States. Read More →.
Transformative Plan Unveiled to Save America's Flagship — SS …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · NEW YORK, NY – The SS United States, America’s Flagship, could return home to New York as a transformative economic development project unveiled today by the SS United States Conservancy, the owner of the famed vessel.
13 News Now: Fundraiser launched to help relocate historic SS …
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Currently at a port in Philadelphia, the SS United States needs a new home after a federal judge ruled that it must leave by September 12. According to the Board of Directors for the SS United States Conservancy Warren Jones, the ruling comes after the landlord significantly increased the rent.
Statement from the SS United States Conservancy
WEBAug 21, 2024 · (PHILADELPHIA, PA) – The clock continues to tick down for the SS United States, following this week’s federal court ruling. However, Senior Judge Anita Brody opened the door for the iconic vessel to remain at its pier beyond the September 12 date, under certain conditions.
Statement from the SS United States Conservancy
WEBSep 13, 2024 · Newer Post Statement from the SS United States Conservancy. Older Post Owner's of America's Flagship File Motion Detailing Landlord's Efforts to Block Relocation of SS United States, Take Possession of the Historic Vessel for Its Own Financial Benefit.
The Maritime Executive: SS United States Asks Court for More …
WEBJul 22, 2024 · News. Faced with a deadline now just 55 days away, the SS United States Conservancy filed an appeal with the District Court in Pennsylvania to delay the order to move the long-retired liner.
History: The Glory Years — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe American public enthusiastically embraced the SS United States, which became known as “America’s Flagship.” Throughout the 1950s, people from around the world booked accommodation on the world’s fastest ship.
Fast Facts - SS United States Conservancy
WEBThanks to her reduced weight and powerful engines, the SS United States could go almost as fast in reverse as the Titanic could go forward. On her maiden voyage, the SS United States shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record in both directions.
History: Design & Launch — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe ship that would become known as the SS United States became the first major liner to be built in a dry dock, which both simplified the construction process and facilitated William Francis Gibbs’ obsession with secrecy.