My great uncle Kenneth Sutherland was once the captain of this majestic ship. Our family is very proud of him and this wonderful vessel. When he retired he was the Superintendent of the U.S. Lines, all 53 ships.
My dad was a first officer and remembers leaving England a day earlier than the United States did. By the next day the United States was in view, the bow wave 20-30 feet high. By the end of the day she was out of sight.
There is indeed a difference between an ocean liner and a purpose built cruise ship - and while United States may have indeed had her days numbered from the get go - she is still an ocean liner! There is merit enough in restoring her for that reason alone. She is part of time, long gone, that we as a nation knew how to come together.
Chapter 1 captures the unique reasons why passengers and crew were enamoured with this magnificent Lady. My family was treated like royalty in tourist class! The SSUS design was fresh and crisp, from bold smokestacks to cocktail picks, as patriotic colors reflected the pride of America's top craftsmen. She deserves to be outfitted appropriately, representing the best America still has to offer.
Way back in the 50's when I was about nine years old my father and I built a beautiful plastic model of the SS United States. Dad made a display case from wood and plastic sheet to keep it clean. It remained on display for many years in our home until Dad passed away. Since moving a great distance would likely have damaged it I passed it on to my cousins sons. It was something he and I were proud of and something I will always remember as something we did together. A model appears in a display case at 6:13 in this video, very much like ours was.
I was quite young at the time (ten, I think) but I remember the crossing in vivid detail to this day. Unfortunately, they don't build ships like this anymore - just ugly barges with medium rise condos on top.
@@mtaylor3771 ok, I get that a lot of edgy ocean liner fans hate cruise ships, but how the hell are cruise ships barges? Barges are large platforms that carry ore down rivers
I am English and love old ocean liners you guys in the U.S. Have the great and magnificent queen Mary in long beach I have donated to your cause to save the ss United States I think it's fare to save this great ship
Having sailed on Her in the late fifties when I was a child making the crossing back to the USA and having worked for United States Lines in Savannah Georgia for many years - until the end - this brings tears to my eyes. Heart breaking.
I am convinced this ship should be restored and become our foreign aid response vessel. She has record speed so she can be anywhere in no time at all. She has HUGE capacity so she can make fresh water and provide housing to those in need. And she will represent our country proudly. No brainer!
Ben DeLong 100's of tons of fuel oil a day to power it. The EPA or Obama would never allow that. He would probably allow if they changed the name to the "SS I hate the United States" though. Maybe they should just put a Hemi in it.
Unfortunately, she's just an empty shell. She's been almost completely gutted. Much of her power plant is still intact, but it would be almost impossible to refurbish it. The engines are over 60 years old and haven't run for 45 years. The entire power plant would have to be replaced, almost certainly with a diesel rig. She wouldn't be able to come close to her former speed. Figuring the cost of that. plus totally rebuilding the interior in some configuration, I estimate it would cost 300-400 million dollars. No one seems willing to put up even a fraction of that. The Conservancy has a lot of passion, but they have no money. They can't even decide on a suitable goal for the ship's refurbishment. I am a proud American, and I love the SS UNITED STATES, but I fear nothing constructive will become of her. I hope I'm wrong.
Jeff Puha On the contrary jeff, her power plants are in fine condition, if it was fueled, it would fire right up. Unfortunately, we have no props to turn tho.
She was more than a ship. She was an ambassador and representative of our nation and people and a symbol of what we aspired for. It's despicable that she's been so abused and neglected while those with the ability and power to do something about it have done nothing for so long.
That`s right, she was an inspiration. What an achievement. Quite incredible and never to be equalled as a symbol of American ingenuity. God bless America from down-under Australia, your best mates.
In the early 1960s my father was in the military and we rode the S S United States from New York to England... That thing was freaking fast you could water ski behind it. And I remember we were swimming in the pool inside of the ship and it was salt water... There were so many people on that ship I've never seen so many people in my life, hahaha what a glorious time we had.
I stopped by the and took my first look in person last Sunday (Nov. 11, 2018) on my way to an Eagles Game. Brought a tear to my eye seeing such a fine lady used up and left for the dogs. It really is a crime that this ship is not the pride of the United States of America. It should be funded by congress and turned into a goodwill/hospital ship. The next time one of the US major cities gets wrecked by ever more frequent hurricanes send SS United States down to help.
I know that you all will NEVER give up trying to save this beautiful liner, but I beg of you, PLEASE don't ever allow this ship to be scrapped. I am only 36, and I have never had an opportunity to even see this ship in person, but I can't honestly say that I would want to because it's current condition would make me sad. Thank you so much for your contributions and your tireless efforts to save such an amazing ship and source of pride for our entire great nation. I promise that I will donate as soon as I get paid.
I love all passenger liners crossing the Atlantic Ocean and have my own opinion about each one. In the SS United States, only the huge HP installed in her Engine Room brought her fame. Other than that, I do not see much of a difference between her and big European liners like both British Queens and German Bremen and Europa. For me, the French SS NORMANDIE existed and still exists in my heart above all others. I am not French if some of you will want to criticize me.
+dan Hamakua I don't think its right to convert this beautiful piece of history into a modern day cruise ship and change her original design and strip her of her former glory.
+Titanic Lover they are planning on adding a deck or two but the designs are true to the original aesthetic. They aren't going to turn it into a typical ugly "hotel on water" looking cruise ship. It will be unique *if it really happens.
Wouldn't it be great for a company like Apple to launch an add campaign saying,"You buy this gizmo, and we'll contribute $xx of your purchase to restore The Big U". Imagine the PR Value! No need to make it seaworthy, dry dock her and make her tourable.
Hey I'm a 19 year old from NJ. I'm a huge fan of this ship and feel terrible to see the conservancy losing this fight to save the SSUS. I will be paying a visit to her in May before the Lenfest money runs out. I understand your constant frustration with my generation but we are really not much different from your own. It is human nature to forget successes. Many from the greatest generation do not know of her plight either. History needs to be preserved. Especially a success like the SSUS.
Such a beautiful ship! It's sad to see people spending money on frivolous things and complaining that fixing this ship "isn't worth it". It's worth it! It's a marvel of engineering and American craftsmanship. No one complains about money spent to expand or refurbish an old museum on land, so why not spend money to fix one on the water?! Help save the United States!!!
+dan Hamakua I am really happy about that. She was once so beautiful and majestic. I really thought she would end up at the breakers. Thank you Crystal Cruises!
I would love to sail from NYC to the UK aboard her! I just hope they maintain her high cruising speed and don't pile on so much more superstructure...ruins her silhouette. Still a better-looking ship than any cruise ship though!
wikipedia has a interesting read about the SS United States, its been out of service for about 50 yrs and the ship is almost 70 yrs old, the rent & maintenance is $60,000 a month (maybe more now) coming from donantions, its going to cost hundreds of millions of dollars to make the ship into something besides a sea going vessel,
This may sound absolutely crazy, bit perhaps with the advent of the Trump Administration, new pride in American and the prosperity that's hoped to be created, there may be the funds available to restore the ship. I'd be happy to see a cosmetic restoration of the exterior and a permanent display made of the ship. It's unfortunate the ship wasn't kept under the auspices of the US Navy and preserved if only for special occasions, such as a royal yacht. The pride of the American people that created this ship is needed once again to save it.
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!!
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I always thought this vessel had the highest horsepower (240,000 shp) but apparently it was the Forestall class carriers (260,000) shp
It is so ridiculous to 'hurry' and hassle through airports to foreign destinations to attempt to 'relax' when the solution to worries and tension was there all along in the relaxing ocean cruise rolling along with grace and aplomb, yet abandoned for profit reasons. Worst of all, is to witness our envious foreign inferiors buy and plunder our treasures( like the Big U) because we let such treasures go away. At age 9, having observed the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria on tv, I think it should be a national ambition to never allow such an engineering masterpiece fall into neglect. Every American should consider themselves to be an invested partner in her return to glory. Like our flag itself, we must never let it fall down or to ruin.
7 in 1967 from NY to Southampton my mom “stole” an ashtray. (Probably bought it) used it till her death. I still have it and I wouldn’t take a million for it.
Whats the first song called? "Well, she once was the pride of America, the best of the ships on the sea. She was built fast and strong, about 1,000 feet long and was powered by engines of steam"
This vessel has to be saved....for the dignity of our national heritage if nothing else. Surely, she'll never go to sea again, but having her refurbished as a floating museum/ convention center/ hotel would be very feasible indeed. A combination of government and private funding could be used. After all......we spent HUNDREDS OF $$$$BILLIONS$$$$ on a useless healthcare bill that's doomed to fail. And unlike the Affordable Care Act, the BIG U is still pretty(chipped paint, rust, and all) and worth saving.
+恵勇気 So you think I'm ignorant on history? Well I think you're pretty ignorant on reality. To begin with, those wars aren't illegal. The enemy brought the fight to us, now they're paying for it. And how can you say not a single American has benefited? Not having any more terrorist attacks like we had on 911 is the best benefit of all. We destroyed most of the terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. And yes, I'm proud we're giving money to the Israelis, and military equipment to boot. Israel is the only true Middle Eastern country with the balls to conquer Islamic terrorism, and they're our only true ally. If you think Cheney and Rumsfeld are criminals, then you're selectively blind to the crimes committed by your own party. Obamacare is not a benefit. People who couldn't afford insurance before definitely can't afford it now, and they're forced to pay for something they never even wanted. You liberals have had your 5 minutes in the spotlight, and the audience isn't clapping. They could give you people every red cent of the national budget, and you'd still be begging for more to fuel your ridiculous and wasteful pipe dream of socialism.
+Lex5576 this is NOT about name calling, blaming or politics! You people are BOTH IGNORANT and close minded! This is about a piece of history and national pride! GROW UP - Your immature bickering and partisanship is the type of thing that is holding the country back from being able to accomplish worthy goals such as saving this beautiful ship! We will NEVER accomplish anything unless we come together - that is how we fought back against the Japanese and were able to ultimately win the war, conquering their imperialism and Hitler's insanity.
Jeff Blatter I agree with you there 100%. My first post was directly commenting on saving the SS United States, but the excessively liberal female poster in question saw it fit to scrutinize any mention of saving anything that has ever made America great. My apologies for bringing the argument to this video, but people like that make me mad as hell.
cant agree more. the insurance that obamacare forces us to buy is useless garbage and doesnt cover anything. what good is an "insurance" policy that has a duductable of thousands of dollars? and now you are forced to take it or you get fined. i love people that think this provides insurance for those who did not have insurance prior. really what it does is make people pay for crap they cannot afford. make healthcare truely affordable. $40 per week family plan, $20 co-pay and nothing more....... anything else is a joke. the prevailing wage has not increased to pay for this crap.
It's a Shame she's floating in a Dock in South Philly rotting away, But a British ship Queen Mary was saved by someone in California n she sits in long beach CA, restored shops n a hotel
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.
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 !
Did you know the SS United States has a half sister? It's the USS Enterprise of course! Though serving two different purposes, both ships broke new grounds in their designs. Sadly we will not be able save the Big E so let's save the Big U.
The Hales Trophy exists, the SSUS did win it in 1952, but its record has been broken. Three times over. The Blue Riband only was awarded for ships in regular service, Hales is fastest passenger crossing (doesn’t have to be in regular scheduled service). While impressive, the Blue Riband is no longer awarded, so there are no subsequent winners. Achievements are achievements but there’s not really a need to overdo it.
It's just because she's named what she's named. Otherwise I don't think people would care. American's are very gullibly patriotic. Just slap a cool name on it and make a shitty song and people will feel some sort of unmotivated patriotism.
I believe the SS United States is the most beautiful creation ever crafter by the hand of man. I have a couple of questions about her. Mounted in the very bow of the ship is an anchor -- much smaller than the port and starboard anchors. Is there a specific purpose for this third anchor? Also, on the very top of the forward edge of the forward funnel is a vertical protrusion. It isn't part of the steam whistle. I know what it's not but don't have a clue what it IS. Can someone answer either or both of these questions?
We are a Capitalist society, and capitalists only buy things that make them more money. When the ship lost its ability to do that it was stripped of everything valuable and left to rust away.
I have read on the internate that the conservancy is paying out $70 thousand to $90 thousand dollars per month in expenses. Most of it probably going to the dock owner? How long can they keep doing this? They have owned the ship now for two years. And I don't see anything happening?
Most of it made of aluminium ,even cutting boards in the galley. If she would have been used as a troop ship,and carried as many troops as Queen Mary ,she would be in for a big surprise. Still she should be completely restored ,originally to her former glory . Not saying she was a bad ship ,she was great, just the wrong time,thanks to jet travel.
Unfortunately there is no way to make a profit off of restoring her to a cruise line. However, I'd like to see her in the same way USS Intrepid is now. The engines would work and she could participate in seafaring activities (Fleet Week?). A working, floating museum and monument to American achievement would be great at a time when people need to reminded of what this country has and still can achieve when it puts its head down and works toward a goal.
Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, and Mark Zukerberg could easily donate one billion dollars each to put this magnificent American icon back into commission again! Imagine how many people will sail on her! I would be right there myself! If I was a billionaire, I would definitely invest my money!
My great uncle Kenneth Sutherland was once the captain of this majestic ship. Our family is very proud of him and this wonderful vessel. When he retired he was the Superintendent of the U.S. Lines, all 53 ships.
Amazing story !!
My dad was a first officer and remembers leaving England a day earlier than the United States did. By the next day the United States was in view, the bow wave 20-30 feet high. By the end of the day she was out of sight.
As a retiree from the shipyard that built her, I really would love to see her back on the oceans again.
did you actually build her?
@@georgefranco8274 No, I was only 6 when she was built. I did see her in dry dock 1966-1969 when she came in for her annual service.
There is indeed a difference between an ocean liner and a purpose built cruise ship - and while United States may have indeed had her days numbered from the get go - she is still an ocean liner! There is merit enough in restoring her for that reason alone. She is part of time, long gone, that we as a nation knew how to come together.
June 1959 my mom, my brother and me went to New York on the on the USS United States, was fantastic!
You are very lucky must be amazing memory,s its a shame U.S. dont make them like this no more ,!@
What was it like
Chapter 1 captures the unique reasons why passengers and crew were enamoured with this magnificent Lady. My family was treated like royalty in tourist class! The SSUS design was fresh and crisp, from bold smokestacks to cocktail picks, as patriotic colors reflected the pride of America's top craftsmen. She deserves to be outfitted appropriately, representing the best America still has to offer.
Way back in the 50's when I was about nine years old my father and I built a beautiful plastic model of the SS United States. Dad made a display case from wood and plastic sheet to keep it clean. It remained on display for many years in our home until Dad passed away. Since moving a great distance would likely have damaged it I passed it on to my cousins sons. It was something he and I were proud of and something I will always remember as something we did together. A model appears in a display case at 6:13 in this video, very much like ours was.
I was quite young at the time (ten, I think) but I remember the crossing in vivid detail to this day. Unfortunately, they don't build ships like this anymore - just ugly barges with medium rise condos on top.
False... QM2 was built, since. English Flag, French shipyard. I was forgetting France, built in in 59-62. Sorry for you.
@@declissonolivier9376 the QM2 is an ugly barge with “condos” on top. Sorry, no offense.
@@mtaylor3771 ok, I get that a lot of edgy ocean liner fans hate cruise ships, but how the hell are cruise ships barges? Barges are large platforms that carry ore down rivers
Or grain or other bulk cargo*
what a beautiful ship!! I hope it gets all the help she needs!
Me 2
No matter what you guys Must save this ship.
I am English and love old ocean liners you guys in the U.S. Have the great and magnificent queen Mary in long beach I have donated to your cause to save the ss United States I think it's fare to save this great ship
Good deed sir.
James Kilpatrick I live in so calif, about 60 miles from Long Beach. I visit Queen Mary about once a year, I love her too.
Having sailed on Her in the late fifties when I was a child making the
crossing back to the USA and having worked for United States Lines in
Savannah Georgia for many years - until the end - this brings tears to
my eyes. Heart breaking.
I am convinced this ship should be restored and become our foreign aid response vessel. She has record speed so she can be anywhere in no time at all. She has HUGE capacity so she can make fresh water and provide housing to those in need. And she will represent our country proudly. No brainer!
Great idea but I doubt they could use the original engines.
Why not? Wouldn't be hard to get them running again. Steam engines are very simple to run as long as the boilers are in tact.
Ben DeLong 100's of tons of fuel oil a day to power it. The EPA or Obama would never allow that. He would probably allow if they changed the name to the "SS I hate the United States" though. Maybe they should just put a Hemi in it.
Unfortunately, she's just an empty shell. She's been almost completely gutted. Much of her power plant is still intact, but it would be almost impossible to refurbish it. The engines are over 60 years old and haven't run for 45 years. The entire power plant would have to be replaced, almost certainly with a diesel rig. She wouldn't be able to come close to her former speed. Figuring the cost of that. plus totally rebuilding the interior in some configuration, I estimate it would cost 300-400 million dollars. No one seems willing to put up even a fraction of that.
The Conservancy has a lot of passion, but they have no money. They can't even decide on a suitable goal for the ship's refurbishment.
I am a proud American, and I love the SS UNITED STATES, but I fear nothing constructive will become of her. I hope I'm wrong.
Jeff Puha On the contrary jeff, her power plants are in fine condition, if it was fueled, it would fire right up. Unfortunately, we have no props to turn tho.
She was more than a ship. She was an ambassador and representative of our nation and people and a symbol of what we aspired for. It's despicable that she's been so abused and neglected while those with the ability and power to do something about it have done nothing for so long.
President Trump.!! Can you save her.?! Or come up with a plan to save her.?
That`s right, she was an inspiration. What an achievement. Quite incredible and never to be equalled as a symbol of American ingenuity. God bless America from down-under Australia, your best mates.
In the early 1960s my father was in the military and we rode the S S United States from New York to England... That thing was freaking fast you could water ski behind it. And I remember we were swimming in the pool inside of the ship and it was salt water... There were so many people on that ship I've never seen so many people in my life, hahaha what a glorious time we had.
I stopped by the and took my first look in person last Sunday (Nov. 11, 2018) on my way to an Eagles Game. Brought a tear to my eye seeing such a fine lady used up and left for the dogs. It really is a crime that this ship is not the pride of the United States of America. It should be funded by congress and turned into a goodwill/hospital ship. The next time one of the US major cities gets wrecked by ever more frequent hurricanes send SS United States down to help.
I know that you all will NEVER give up trying to save this beautiful liner, but I beg of you, PLEASE don't ever allow this ship to be scrapped. I am only 36, and I have never had an opportunity to even see this ship in person, but I can't honestly say that I would want to because it's current condition would make me sad. Thank you so much for your contributions and your tireless efforts to save such an amazing ship and source of pride for our entire great nation. I promise that I will donate as soon as I get paid.
To see it rotting away today is just unbelievable..
Beautiful ship, I remember her sister SS America, who rip on Gercey beach (Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain)
Worth saving. Seeing her docked in Philiadelphia broke my heart.
I love all passenger liners crossing the Atlantic Ocean and have my own opinion about each one. In the SS United States, only the huge HP installed in her Engine Room brought her fame. Other than that, I do not see much of a difference between her and big European liners like both British Queens and German Bremen and Europa. For me, the French SS NORMANDIE existed and still exists in my heart above all others. I am not French if some of you will want to criticize me.
Queen Elizabeth: "I am the fastest ship ever made."
SS United states: "ha, ha, ha I am four parallel universes ahead of you."
About 5 years ago I think is eas in 2nd grade and I did a fund raiser for the ship and ended up donating between 80 and 100 dollars, #save the ship
This ship deserves more attention
Bob,
I just watched Chapter 1 and have only one word: PERFECT!
Bill
+dan Hamakua I don't think its right to convert this beautiful piece of history into a modern day cruise ship and change her original design and strip her of her former glory.
+Titanic Lover they are planning on adding a deck or two but the designs are true to the original aesthetic. They aren't going to turn it into a typical ugly "hotel on water" looking cruise ship. It will be unique *if it really happens.
Wouldn't it be great for a company like Apple to launch an add campaign saying,"You buy this gizmo, and we'll contribute $xx of your purchase to restore The Big U". Imagine the PR Value! No need to make it seaworthy, dry dock her and make her tourable.
+Interlink Plus i guess
THE most well designed look of a ship was that of the liner FRANCE, as she looked from the builders hands.
I still prefer Normandie, but France and Andrea Doria/Cristoforo Colombo right after her.
Terrrific! A wonderful first chapter and great way to share the ship with others.
I am somewhere in that crowd at the christening of this ship. My dad helped build it, so we got to go.
What’s the Songs Name you used at the Beginning?
Fastest ship ever designed and created! Had high pressure stream turbines, and could cruise at over 30 knots effortlessly!
But I like the original we gotta save her she represents us
She's still the most beautiful liner ever created
She was an amazing ship!
She still is.
This is when we were a proud country. Now, we’re giving our country away.
Especially in 2020 lol
Bullshit
@@griffin4173 “lol”
America is still great.
Proof?@@garyjohnstone6422
SS United States is a Legend.
She should be in Storage in a US Navy Storage Facility.
Hey I'm a 19 year old from NJ. I'm a huge fan of this ship and feel terrible to see the conservancy losing this fight to save the SSUS. I will be paying a visit to her in May before the Lenfest money runs out. I understand your constant frustration with my generation but we are really not much different from your own. It is human nature to forget successes. Many from the greatest generation do not know of her plight either. History needs to be preserved. Especially a success like the SSUS.
Such a beautiful ship! It's sad to see people spending money on frivolous things and complaining that fixing this ship "isn't worth it". It's worth it! It's a marvel of engineering and American craftsmanship. No one complains about money spent to expand or refurbish an old museum on land, so why not spend money to fix one on the water?! Help save the United States!!!
American pride and we need to honor her !
I wish there were still ocean liners I would love to spend 3 or 4 days crossing the Atlantic on one instead of a few hours on a jet plane.
+79tazman
I think plenty others would also!
+79tazman You know the Queen Mary 2 is an Ocean Liner right?
+79tazman The SS United States is going to be restored and will once again carry passengers on the transatlantic run.
+dan Hamakua I am really happy about that. She was once so beautiful and majestic. I really thought she would end up at the breakers. Thank you Crystal Cruises!
I would love to sail from NYC to the UK aboard her! I just hope they maintain her high cruising speed and don't pile on so much more superstructure...ruins her silhouette. Still a better-looking ship than any cruise ship though!
wikipedia has a interesting read about the SS United States, its been out of service for about 50 yrs and the ship is almost 70 yrs old, the rent & maintenance is $60,000 a month (maybe more now) coming from donantions, its going to cost hundreds of millions of dollars to make the ship into something besides a sea going vessel,
Thank you for sharing...
This may sound absolutely crazy, bit perhaps with the advent of the Trump Administration, new pride in American and the prosperity that's hoped to be created, there may be the funds available to restore the ship. I'd be happy to see a cosmetic restoration of the exterior and a permanent display made of the ship. It's unfortunate the ship wasn't kept under the auspices of the US Navy and preserved if only for special occasions, such as a royal yacht. The pride of the American people that created this ship is needed once again to save it.
Hopefully it gets saved. it will be really sad to see it go if it does (hopefully not)
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
What's the song used to tribute United States?
LO TRAJE HOY 2021 OCTUBRE RECORDANDO UN GRANDE DE LA HISTORIA ,PORQUE VI QUE FUE EXTRAORDINARIO ,SALUDOS DESDE CHILE..
We should restore her to the condition she was in in 1969 when she was decommissioned, put her in California, and send the queen mary back to England
Steve H The Mary is permanently docked there, she cannot move.
Nope. No way. The United States Pier is still here in NYC, and still says in bold letters, UNITED STATES LINES. I say, bring her home.
Herman Munster even sailed on this ship with his family. lol
What a handsome ship.
I love everything about that ship... I don't like the guy making that douchey comment equating it to New York city.
What was the song that started at 0:58 I'm trying to find it and am having no luck please reply.
+aaron miller you will find it at the closing credits.
what is the name of the song 00:50 I loved this song but I don't know the name does anyone know?
It is so ridiculous to 'hurry' and hassle through airports to foreign destinations to attempt to 'relax' when the solution to worries and tension was there all along in the relaxing ocean cruise rolling along with grace and aplomb, yet abandoned for profit reasons. Worst of all, is to witness our envious foreign inferiors buy and plunder our treasures( like the Big U) because we let such treasures go away. At age 9, having observed the sinking of the SS Andrea Doria on tv, I think it should be a national ambition to never allow such an engineering masterpiece fall into neglect. Every American should consider themselves to be an invested partner in her return to glory. Like our flag itself, we must never let it fall down or to ruin.
7 in 1967 from NY to Southampton my mom “stole” an ashtray. (Probably bought it) used it till her death. I still have it and I wouldn’t take a million for it.
Whats the first song called? "Well, she once was the pride of America, the best of the ships on the sea. She was built fast and strong, about 1,000 feet long and was powered by engines of steam"
Goodbye ,Beautiful Ship !
Our great Ship doesn't deserve to die
This vessel has to be saved....for the dignity of our national heritage if nothing else. Surely, she'll never go to sea again, but having her refurbished as a floating museum/ convention center/ hotel would be very feasible indeed. A combination of government and private funding could be used. After all......we spent HUNDREDS OF $$$$BILLIONS$$$$ on a useless healthcare bill that's doomed to fail. And unlike the Affordable Care Act, the BIG U is still pretty(chipped paint, rust, and all) and worth saving.
+恵勇気 So you think I'm ignorant on history? Well I think you're pretty ignorant on reality. To begin with, those wars aren't illegal. The enemy brought the fight to us, now they're paying for it. And how can you say not a single American has benefited? Not having any more terrorist attacks like we had on 911 is the best benefit of all. We destroyed most of the terrorist training camps in Afghanistan. And yes, I'm proud we're giving money to the Israelis, and military equipment to boot. Israel is the only true Middle Eastern country with the balls to conquer Islamic terrorism, and they're our only true ally. If you think Cheney and Rumsfeld are criminals, then you're selectively blind to the crimes committed by your own party. Obamacare is not a benefit. People who couldn't afford insurance before definitely can't afford it now, and they're forced to pay for something they never even wanted. You liberals have had your 5 minutes in the spotlight, and the audience isn't clapping. They could give you people every red cent of the national budget, and you'd still be begging for more to fuel your ridiculous and wasteful pipe dream of socialism.
+Lex5576 this is NOT about name calling, blaming or politics! You people are BOTH IGNORANT and close minded! This is about a piece of history and national pride! GROW UP - Your immature bickering and partisanship is the type of thing that is holding the country back from being able to accomplish worthy goals such as saving this beautiful ship! We will NEVER accomplish anything unless we come together - that is how we fought back against the Japanese and were able to ultimately win the war, conquering their imperialism and Hitler's insanity.
Jeff Blatter I agree with you there 100%. My first post was directly commenting on saving the SS United States, but the excessively liberal female poster in question saw it fit to scrutinize any mention of saving anything that has ever made America great. My apologies for bringing the argument to this video, but people like that make me mad as hell.
cant agree more. the insurance that obamacare forces us to buy is useless garbage and doesnt cover anything. what good is an "insurance" policy that has a duductable of thousands of dollars? and now you are forced to take it or you get fined. i love people that think this provides insurance for those who did not have insurance prior. really what it does is make people pay for crap they cannot afford. make healthcare truely affordable. $40 per week family plan, $20 co-pay and nothing more....... anything else is a joke. the prevailing wage has not increased to pay for this crap.
@@Lex5576 isn’t isreal blmbing innocent Palestinians?
Excellent
No matter what, it'll never sail again.
Economics are tough.
Even in perfect economic times she is slashed out for any positive future career. Just, nobody wants to declare own decision pointing at patriotism...
It's a Shame she's floating in a Dock in South Philly rotting away, But a British ship Queen Mary was saved by someone in California n she sits in long beach CA, restored shops n a hotel
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.
when its coming back :(
We need to donate money RIGHT NOW
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 !
Did you know the SS United States has a half sister? It's the USS Enterprise of course! Though serving two different purposes, both ships broke new grounds in their designs. Sadly we will not be able save the Big E so let's save the Big U.
The Hales Trophy exists, the SSUS did win it in 1952, but its record has been broken. Three times over. The Blue Riband only was awarded for ships in regular service, Hales is fastest passenger crossing (doesn’t have to be in regular scheduled service).
While impressive, the Blue Riband is no longer awarded, so there are no subsequent winners.
Achievements are achievements but there’s not really a need to overdo it.
The Blue Riband was never stopped and The S.S. United States still holds the record.
The issue is nothing could match its speed and never will
Part of american history ,get her back on the oceans asap earning her keep good luck America hope it returns ,,
It's just because she's named what she's named. Otherwise I don't think people would care. American's are very gullibly patriotic. Just slap a cool name on it and make a shitty song and people will feel some sort of unmotivated patriotism.
Grand ship! Unfortunately she is going to towed out this week to get ready to be sunk.. dang shame
I want to get the song that plays at the beginning of this here.
Hey just wondering the song at the start talking about the ship is that a real song and what is it
What is the name of that song I love it
when is it scheduled to be towed to the ship breakers ?
I certainly hope the endeavor is successfful
America NCL which owns this ship they are still finding a paint job for this ship
You said once it's gone i just visited Philadelphia and it is under construction
What is the name of the song?
I believe the SS United States is the most beautiful creation ever crafter by the hand of man. I have a couple of questions about her. Mounted in the very bow of the ship is an anchor -- much smaller than the port and starboard anchors. Is there a specific purpose for this third anchor? Also, on the very top of the forward edge of the forward funnel is a vertical protrusion. It isn't part of the steam whistle. I know what it's not but don't have a clue what it IS. Can someone answer either or both of these questions?
What happened to the pride? Why did we let it go all to hell? It's a national embarrassment.
Everything has a price tag.
We are a Capitalist society, and capitalists only buy things that make them more money. When the ship lost its ability to do that it was stripped of everything valuable and left to rust away.
I have read on the internate that the conservancy is paying out $70 thousand to $90 thousand dollars per month in expenses. Most of it probably going to the dock owner? How long can they keep doing this? They have owned the ship now for two years. And I don't see anything happening?
what is the name of the song in 1:40
Please I hope to see her in her lively colors
Most of it made of aluminium ,even cutting boards in the galley. If she would have been used as a troop ship,and carried as many troops as Queen Mary ,she would be in for a big surprise. Still she should be completely restored ,originally to her former glory . Not saying she was a bad ship ,she was great, just the wrong time,thanks to jet travel.
just save the ship hahahahha
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Bring back the "UNITED STATES" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm going to do a model and add 16" guns.
She is pure beauty
Or they can do an copy build of the original S.s United states nee York with the same details on the inside and same engines
Looking for the song on this video. Anyone have an idea
And yet restoration takes time and but load of time even with the engine as well
Such beautiful lines except for the funnels (Way too big)
Realmente hermoso buque..
Lady of the seas
Unfortunately there is no way to make a profit off of restoring her to a cruise line. However, I'd like to see her in the same way USS Intrepid is now. The engines would work and she could participate in seafaring activities (Fleet Week?). A working, floating museum and monument to American achievement would be great at a time when people need to reminded of what this country has and still can achieve when it puts its head down and works toward a goal.
Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey, and Mark Zukerberg could easily donate one billion dollars each to put this magnificent American icon back into commission again! Imagine how many people will sail on her! I would be right there myself! If I was a billionaire, I would definitely invest my money!
Those people only care about themselves..
To bad that the Blue Ribband is held by a ferry.