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Associated Press: Historic ocean liner could ...

The conservancy that oversees a storied but aging ocean liner and its landlord have resolved a years-old rent dispute that will clear the way for a Florida county to turn the historic ship into the world’s largest artificial reef.

Associated Press: Historic ocean liner could soon become the world’s largest artificial reef

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Conservancy Receives 3-foot Toothpick Model of the SS United States Created by Renowned Folk Artist

Conservancy Receives 3-foot Toothpick Model of the SS United States Created by Renowned Folk Artist

Last year, SS United States enthusiast and Conservancy supporter John Mark contacted Kusy and commissioned the artist to create a model of America’s Flagship, the SS United States, at a more reasonable 3-foot scale. After taking delivery of the model, which was constructed using more than 16,000 toothpicks, John and Wayne recently connected in Philadelphia to repair minor shipping-related damage to the model, see its full-size inspiration, and present the model to the Conservancy.

The Philadelphia Inquirer: Photos of the SS United States on its 25th anniversary in Philadelphia

America's Flagship, the largest ocean liner ever made in the U.S., has been docked at Pier 82 on the Delaware River in Philadelphia for 25 years.

See the full collection of photos from The Philadelphia Inquirer click HERE.