Fox 29: SS United States leaves Delaware River en route to Florida after several delays

The SS United States embarked on its final voyage on Wednesday morning, setting sail on the Delaware River to travel to Alabama to eventually become part of a massive artificial reef off the coast of Florida.

Tug boats moved America's flagship from its pier into the river, where it waited for the changing tides to carry it further during the afternoon.

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