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  • America’s Flagship

    My post two weeks ago was titled Final Voyage, and while the subject talked about the last journey the historic SS United States was going to take, I don’t think any of us following this voyage could have foreseen the outpouring of affection for this legendary liner. From the moment the tugboat Vinik 6 arrived…

  • Final Voyage

    The day many of us never wanted to see is now upon us. The SS United States is in final preparation to be towed to Mobile, Alabama, for a year-long conversion to prepare the great liner for reefing. Last week she was moved from Pier 82, a place she has called home since 1996, to…