October 29, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy Update

The SS United States Conservancy and Redevelopment Project are carefully tracking Hurricane Sandy and are taking appropriate measures to ensure the SS United States remains safely and securely at her slip during the storm.The ship's managers, Atlantic Logistics, have reinforced ship maintenance and safety staff during this critical time. Around-the-clock shifts are watching the vessel and are in contact with a tugboat on standby to support the the ship, if need be. Additional staff are also on hand to provide support.This will be the SS United States' third hurricane while at her Philadelphia pier, and she prevailed against many fierce storms in the North Atlantic during her service career.We will continue to do everything possible to keep America's Flagship safe and will keep you updated on developments as they occur.