Iconic Ocean Liner’s Departure Delayed Before Becoming World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The long-awaited departure of America’s most legendary ocean liner, SS United States, has been delayed once again.

The vessel, which has been docked at Pier 82 in Philadelphia since 1996, was set to begin her journey to Mobile, Alabama, on February 8, 2025.

However, the U.S. Coast Guard requested additional details to ensure safe towing operations, postponing the move indefinitely.

This is the second major delay in the ship’s relocation, as the original departure was scheduled for November 15, 2024, but was postponed due to logistical and weather-related concerns.

The historic liner was supposed to be transferred laterally from Pier 82 to Pier 80 on February 6, but this was also postponed due to unresolved towing safety issues.

The SS United States, once a record-breaking transatlantic liner, is on course to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Okaloosa County, Florida.

The vessel was purchased by the county in October 2024 from the SS United States Conservancy for $1 million after a legal dispute with the ship’s pier landlord forced…

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