By Susan Gibbs, President, SS United States Conservancy
On July 3, 1952, a crowd of over 13,000 gathered around Pier 86 on Manhattan’s Luxury Liner Row. In awe and admiration, young and old, they gazed upon a modern marvel. At 990 feet, the SS United States was over 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic. If stood on one end, she’d have measured up to the iconic Chrysler Building.
Entirely made in America by over 3,000 pairs of tireless hands, with products and components from all 48 states, the SS United States was a pinnacle of mid-century maritime design. But she was more than just a Ship of State. She was a symbol of the nation’s post-war strength, global reach, and leadership…
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