Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
SS United States
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
1. United States marker
Built by Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. The largest passenger ship built in the United States. M.V. New York-Southampton, 3 July 1952. Won the “Blue Riband”, breaking by a wide margin the transatlantic speed record previously held by the Queen Mary by making the eastbound crossing at an average speed of 35.59 knots. Operated uninterrupted trans-Atlantic passenger service until 1969. Withdrawn from service while docked at Newport news for annual overhaul. Subsequently relocated to Norfolk, VA. Sold to private interests with goal to revitalize her as a time share cruise ship format 1978. Financing fell through and the ship was placed for auction by MARAD. Considered by the US Navy as a troop ship or a hospital ship, to be called the USS United States, but this plan never materialized. Towed to Pier 84 in South Philadelphia, in 1996.
Years – ’52, (1952-69)
Gross Tonnage – 53,329
Size 990 ft. x 101 ft.
Propulsion – Quadruple screw, turbines
Cruising Speed – 33 Knots
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is July 3, 1952.
Location. 40° 45.912′ N, 73° 59.915′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in Hell's Kitchen. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Hudson
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. RMS Queen Mary (here, next to this marker); Paris (here, next to this marker); Aquitania (here, next to this marker); La Touraine (here, next to this marker); Queen Elizabeth (here, next to this marker); Propeller (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Regulus I Missile (about 300 feet away); History of Growler (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manhattan.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. One of her propellers is on display at the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum.
Also see . . . SS United States. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. S.S. United States, SS United States
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 4, 2011
2. United States marker
The circular overlook betweem Piers 86 and 88.
via Pinterest, unknown
3. SS United States
Departing New York
Photographed By Larry Gertner, August 20, 2010
4. SS United States
Rotting in Philadelphia
via Abandoned America, 2019
5. SS United States
"Abandoned America" website entry
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via Irish Times, 1954
6. SS United States in New York Harbor, 1954.
Photograph: Robert F Sisson/National Geographic/Getty
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 5. submitted on May 19, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 6. submitted on March 28, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
