S.S. United States, Historic Ocean Liner of Trans-Atlantic Heyday, May Sail Again

Posted by $ nickursis 9 years, 2 months ago to Culture
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I have followed this ship for a long time, in that it was the last passenger ship that was designed and built here, of that type. There are a lot of you tube vids of the ship as she sits. The latest was a tour through parts of it, and if they could make this work, it would be something to see it sailing again, and a good example of how you can take something someone thinks worthless and make it of value. I am betting they will gut the engine room and go to Diesel power.

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  • Posted by wiggys 9 years, 2 months ago
    Growing up in NYC I had the opportunity to see her many many times tied up at the hudson river dock. once i even saw the uss us , qe 1 and the queen mary side by side. I think it was the only time that they were all in port at the same time.
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  • Posted by $ Susanne 9 years, 2 months ago
    The question is if they can do the refit in a non-US port (Hong Kong, perhaps?) to avoid the interference of the anti-business moocherist self-entitled dotgov and the good little enviro-socialists our country has spawned.

    Nothing would make one of those little haters feel more self-aggrandized than being the little fish that ruined a huge plan that would start to bring back American Jobs and Industry. They could then claim bragging rights among the other scumballs... as in "Look what I destroyed, aren't I the coolest Super-envirowacko ever???"

    They would look at this, not as a source of national pride (which they detest), but another symbol of how evil America is, and how we should destroy ourselves. Gak!
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Given the current glut in shipping (remember the Zombie ship article?), you may be correct.
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    That is true, but towing a ship, getting permits etc may be more costly that those costs. I am sure they will game out various scenarios as well as take bids. Hopefully it will be a fixed price contract.
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  • Posted by $ MichaelAarethun 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Why would they be dumb enough to do it anywhere in the USA we're talking millions in excess costs without the EPA. Best place in the world to day would be Dailen, China.
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  • Posted by freedomforall 9 years, 2 months ago
    First, I admit to be a neophyte regarding this topic.
    Why would the foreign owners be dull enough to do refitting in a location that required EPA approvals? To retain a US flag? That would appear to negate any cost/benefit advantage of such a flag, and just asking for imperial entanglements.
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  • Posted by $ nickursis 9 years, 2 months ago in reply to this comment.
    I have been following the SS United States for years, and found the YT videos to be pretty good. The ship is in fair condition, the driving issue will be if they can do the restoration/modification without too much government interference, especially the EPA.
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  • Posted by ISank 9 years, 2 months ago
    Crystal was sold to Genting over the past year and so far it seems like a great marriage. A new ship, a 747, a yacht, and a few river boats later and Edie has the dream job. Over at cruise critic this has been the hot topic of the day on Crystals threads.

    I have sailed a couple times with Crystal and am a fan, but anything over 700 guests is going to be received critically.

    So yea, this is interesting, what a ship, and Genting has put so much into this company, I could see her sailing again.

    Aloha,
    iSank
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