SS United States - Wikipedia
WEBShe is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still holds.
History: The Glory Years — SS United States Conservancy
WEBOn July 3rd, 1952, the SS United States set forth on her much-anticipated maiden voyage, timed to coincide with the national Forth of July celebrations.
65 Years Ago Today, the SS United States Began Her Maiden Voyage
WEBOn July 3rd, 1952, the SS United States set forth on her much-anticipated maiden voyage, timed to coincide with the national Fourth of July celebrations. America's Flagship returns from her record-breaking Maiden Voyage.
Fast Facts — SS United States Conservancy
WEBOn her maiden voyage, the SS United States shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record in both directions. She was the first American ship in 100 years to capture the coveted Blue Riband (awarded to the fastest trans-Atlantic ocean liner).
The Ship — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe SS United States ' rudder was designed for good maneuverability at high speed. Rudder design was deemed important because the RMS Titanic's relatively small rudder was a contributing factor in that ship's collision with an iceberg and tragic sinking on her maiden voyage in 1912.
SS United States: The mighty ship that broke all the records - CNN
WEBDec 16, 2020 · Grand launch: Built at a cost of $78 million, the SS United States was launched in 1951. Her maiden voyage took place in 1952. Alfred Eisenstaedt/The LIFE Picture Collection/Getty Images....
Historic ocean liner that holds speed record in crossing Atlantic …
WEBMar 11, 2024 · On her maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States won the coveted Blue Riband from Great Britain. What came to be called "America's Flagship" crossed the Atlantic in 3 days, 10 hours, and 40 minutes — besting the time set by the RMS Queen Mary by 10 hours. To this day, the SS United States holds the record.
WATCH: The SS United States Takes the Blue Riband on Her Maiden Voyage
WEBJul 7, 2018 · On the 66th anniversary of the record-breaking maiden voyage of America's Flagship — the fastest ocean liner the world has ever known — we are thrilled to share this archival clip by British Pathé, featuring the Big U's triumphant arrival in …
WATCH: Remembering the SS United States' Maiden Voyage
WEBJul 3, 2017 · On the anniversary of the SS United States' triumphant maiden voyage, we remember an era in which America's Flagship powerfully symbolized the nation's confidence, ambition and technological know-how.
SS UNITED STATES | MARAD - Transportation
WEBMar 25, 2022 · Operated by U.S. Lines, United States had a 17-year career as a transatlantic liner. The vessel set the speed record for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by a passenger liner on its maiden voyage.
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