From the archives: The SS United States
Summary
The SS United States is set to be sunk off Florida to create an artificial reef after a years-long legal dispute. The article revisits a 2013 report on the ocean liner’s history and its later berth in Philadelphia.Key Facts
- The SS United States is destined to be sunk off the coast of Florida.
- The planned sinking would create an artificial reef.
- The ship’s fate followed a years-long legal dispute.
- CBS News’ Mark Strassmann reported on the ship for “Sunday Morning” on Feb. 17, 2013.
- The report described the liner as longer than the Titanic.
- The report described the SS United States as faster than any ocean liner ever.
- The ship came to occupy a berth in Philadelphia.
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