CBS 3 Philadelphia: SS United States prepares for final voyage from Philadelphia to Florida
The SS United States, the iconic ocean liner docked at Pier 82 for nearly three decades, is preparing to set sail for a new chapter in its storied history. A ceremony held Saturday by the SS United States Conservancy marked a heartfelt farewell to the ship, which will soon leave its Philadelphia home and head to Norfolk, Virginia, before its final destination in Okaloosa County, Florida.
The ship has been a landmark at Pier 82 since 1996, but a recent agreement between the conservancy and Penn Warehousing will see the vessel leave its longtime berth. Tom Watkins, a board member of the conservancy, voiced the deep emotions surrounding the ship's departure.