And now it will be sunk into the ocean as an artificial reef. Sad

Grand ship! Unfortunately she is going to towed out this week to get ready to be sunk.. dang shame

Too late to save it now. It’s on the way to a watery grave in Florida.

SS United States is Gorgeous She is a Powerful Ship She is Beautiful ❤️ Fix her Up ... Place her in Navy Storage She is America's Queen Mary

SS United States should be in the Navy Yard in Storage. Save her and Protect Her

SS United States is a Legend. She should be in Storage in a US Navy Storage Facility.

i am not american i am english but i am astounded that one of our famous liners got saved in long beach yet us greatest liner is goint to the bottom of the sea shocking just shocking

She’s a beautiful ship and she was built at a time ( post war ) when America was strong and proud ! America was unified and built this beautiful girl ! I think at the very least she should be dry docked and cleaned up on the out side and let her stand as a once proud America ,like the (Statue or Liberty. )And then during her time in dry dock (over many years ) we can chip away at her restoration! But she must be able to stand as a symbol of America Strong !

What a beautiful ship, would have made a good museum ship

She could go 100 mph.

While gorgeous, she was obsolete the day she sailed.

4166 Haag Viaduct

Wasn't there an aluminum piano on the Hindenburg? In the Ocean Liner Museum in the South Street Seaport in NYC, there is a hand- written note on SS United States stationary from Joan Crawford to the Captain of the United States, asking him to slow the ship down because she is so seasick. The shallow draft of the liner, which enhanced her speed, also increased the likelihood of motion sickness. The United States was designed to continue under way even if a portion of her might be destroyed. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor were constant travelers in the SS United States during their '50s heyday.

Goodbye ,Beautiful Ship !

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You fail the Ss united state I can’t believe you gave up that easy

Somebody get to Trump he has respect for this country i am sure he would help.

Seems like we are following the same path that our once amazing namesake has had to endure. From the idea that anything is possible, and doing it, to rotting away on camera due to mismanagement and failing to agree on what to do next. At least she may provide life again under the waves. Ironic given her design to stay afloat.

@VideoSSUSC So, is the Big U being sunk in Florida because Okaloosa approved the contingency plan? If so, I and the whole ocean liner community do not want this. We went to the ship to be preserved. If it's sunk, then it will slowly deteriorate under the water, just look at the Andrea Doria or the Titanic. There needs to be another way to save the United States from being sunk. As she bears the name of our great nation, losing her would be a blow to not only the legacy of ocean liners, but a blow to the pride of the United States.

30 million back then what a waste to send her to the bottom probably wouldn't take much to to bring them old steam engines back to life we made that and it serverd it's purpose restore it and let our children admire a American built flag ship come on pentagon restore the fucking thing don't send er to the bottom been floating a long time keep it that way keep America proud

What a great series of videos on this grand ship ! My family and I sailed on her (in first class no less) from New York to Southampton in 1964. Many fond memories I will never forget.

Sadly she’s about to become the good ship lollipop on the oceans floor …🍭 🚢

SOS - Please save the SS United States. This ship is our national pride and joy, carries the name of our country, holds the Blue Riband speed record for fastest transatlantic crossing, and must be restored to showcase what a gorgeous technological marvel she was. To have her scrapped or turned into a coral reef is historical sacrilege. Please write to your Senators and Congress people to save this ship. www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

SOS - Please save the SS United States. This ship is our national pride and joy, carries the name of our country, holds the Blue Riband speed record for fastest transatlantic crossing, and must be restored to showcase what a gorgeous technological marvel she was. To have her scrapped or turned into a coral reef is historical sacrilege. Please write to your Senators and Congress people to save this ship. www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

God I couldn't think I could live you more Dolly but I Do. Thank you Dolly!! This is important beloved American History. Save the SS United States ❤

God. Please save the ship

The ship should be saved. It is those charging docking fees stopping restorage of this ship.

To be honest I'd rather the ship be scrapped then sunk. When being sunk it could land on its back or side. And if it's scrapped every piece of it could be sold for a few dollars or given free to people who have donated in the past. Pieces as well as her funnels could be given to museums and then that way the ship will be cherished even longer then it would as a reef. Carried down generation to generation so she is never forgotten.

SS UNITED STATES UPDATE: :( As much as we want her to be saved, it’s time to say goodbye. Her luck has finally ran out. It’s better for her to be sunk then scrapped, because she’d still exist. Just not above the water… #savetheunitedstates R.I.P SS United States

:(, as much as we want her to be saved, it’s time to say goodbye. R.I.P SS United States

Notice how she hardly moves around. Most likely she is totally silted in her berth. Just like that aircraft carrier in New York city was.

Pretty cool!

You failed us. Just like how country completely failed in the Afghanistan War. Now we have no home built ocean liners anymore. Good luck trying to convince people in the far future to build a full sized replica of the SS United States.

Well here is a idea to save the SS United States. As we watch al the documentaries, and the fact that she was stripped of all her interior features, how about the Conservancy consider repurposing her to be a Hospital and or rescue ship that would be able to transport vital material and or medical aid to anywhere on the planet. Another idea, since in 2 years, the United States of America will be celebrating it's 250 years of Independence, so the ship could be outfitted as a floating museum with artifacts on display of all the progress that has made America great. I would also think that the SS United States should find it's new home on the Hudson River, in lower New York City.

*Dont give up this ship.*

Thank you - this one was excellent!

The fact that they let it be gutted and all her wares scattered to the wind - that - is what sank the ship. Right now it's just a shell, like a dead beetle.... guts are long gone.

Try Mr trump ,contact him he loves this country and her history,he might be able to help

Looking for the song on this video. Anyone have an idea

Keep the ship! Our history must be preserved!

Promo SM 😴

She's only going in one direction ...the scrap yard

Taint gonna make a difference. The ship is as good as scrap.

If she closes her eyes she can imagine sailing through the Atlantic with the gushing on her hull

Fastest ship ever designed and created! Had high pressure stream turbines, and could cruise at over 30 knots effortlessly!

These stories won't save the ship. Let it go. You gave it your all, let the old ship go with the fragment of dignity she may still have.

Working on it

Fabulous! What a wonderful and iconic experience... Thank you for sharing your memories! Love, from Texas!

I often seen Cunard ships on the Clyde .. As date of Origin .. Yet would love TO have seen the UNITED STATES sailing into the Clyde …. A WELCOME we would have given!!

I always thought this vessel had the highest horsepower (240,000 shp) but apparently it was the Forestall class carriers (260,000) shp