SS United States

Conservators Hope Crowdsourcing Can Save Philadelphia’s S.S. United States

The SS United States could be headed for the scrap heap in a matter of weeks if the money to keep her afloat isn’t raised.

2013/06/17

Historic SS United States Short On Funds, Time

The SS United States is sending out what may be its final distress call.

2013/03/25

Fundraisers See National Interest As Way To Keep SS United States Afloat

Organizers of the effort to breathe new life into the SS United States say they’ve now raised more than $6 million and they’re hoping for a spike in national interest for saving the ship.

2013/01/21

Group: Put Philly Casino On Historic Cruise Liner

A nonprofit conservation group is floating the idea of making a moth-balled ocean liner on the Delaware River part of a long-stalled casino project on the south Philadelphia waterfront.

2010/11/22

Lenfest Puts Up $5.8 Million to Save SS United States

by KYW’s John McDevitt A Philadelphia philanthropist is making a multimillion-dollar effort to save a South Philadelphia landmark from the scrap heap.

2010/07/01

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