The SS United States is notable for 44 mph speeds, two 65-foot funnels that vent exhaust off its decks. The liner cruised by Palm Beach County's coast.

The luxury liner SS United States departed South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon to begin a two-week journey to its eventual destination as the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's Gulf Coast.

THE SS UNITED STATES WAS SOLD AT AUCTION IN APRIL 1992 FOR 2 POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS. HER MAJESTY ARRIVED IN TURKEY AFTER A 35-DAY TRIP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC , THROUGH THE STRAIT OF GIBRALTAR AND

Crowds gathered all over Mobile to watch the SS United States dock for the last time in Mobile Bay before becoming an artificial reef

The United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, is being towed to Mobile for preparation work before it will eve

The Newport News-built SS United States has completed the first leg of its final voyage. Plans are in place to turn it into the world's largest artificial reef.

The historic ocean liner began her journey into Mobile Bay about 6 a.m. and will be moving toward the docks at Modern American Recycling Services at 601 South Royal St.

The United States, a 1,000-foot vessel that shattered the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage in 1952, is being towed to Mobile for preparation work before it will eventually be sunk off Florida to become an artificial reef.

The SS United States is on its final voyage, arriving in Mobile. In the meantime, one Long Beach woman is recounting her trip on the ship’s maiden voyage in 1952. 91-year-old Norma Weed is the owner of The Family Attic and invited WXXV News 25 to learn more about her experience.

The SS United States is expected to arrive in Mobile, Alabama, sometime Monday. The next step? Off the coast of Destin, where it will be turned into an artificial reef.