Might the SS United States Be Saved, After All?
April 7, 2025
A new group is trying to prevent the ship from being scuttled so they can turn it into a tourist attraction.
A new group is trying to prevent the ship from being scuttled so they can turn it into a tourist attraction.
Raised aboard schooners, the tall ship captain eventually returned to his native Nova Scotia to become a writer.
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Elisha Taylor Baker’s painting of the vessel built in 1876 shows a moment in its infancy.
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The SS United States was the “great love” of its designer’s life.
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The allure of this destination is great fishing and more.
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