The ship’s departure has been delayed again, this time due to the U.S. Coast Guard wanting a proper tow during pier transitions in Philadelphia.

The planned relocation of the SS United States from Philadelphia to Mobile, Alabama, faces delays due to additional safety checks requested by the U.S. Coast Guard.

The additional money is intended to cover the costs of moving the ship to Mobile, Alabama, and preparing it to be sunk, as well as creating a museum with the SS United States Conservancy to ...

Feb. 5 (UPI) --The SS United States has been cleared to sail from south Philadelphia to Mobile, Ala., in preparation for its eventual sinking in northwest Florida to become the world's largest ...

“Plans to move the SS United States from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Mobile, Alabama, have been delayed due to follow-up details requested by the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure a proper tow from ...

Who ever said moving a historic floating skyscraper would be easy? America’s flagship — the magnificent SS United States — was poised to set sail at the end of last year on her final voyage ...

This retired tugboat captain has had a special connection to the SS United States ... making sure the vessel can safely be towed down to Mobile, Alabama. Sources say that was the final hurdle ...