Now, the SS United States' engines are embarking on their 401st and final journey. For those nostalgic for a bygone era of travel, the loss is a historical and cultural blow.

After decades in South Philly, the SS United States is being prepared to become the world's largest artificial reef. The ship ...

SS United States history Some of America’s most rich and famous, from presidents to movie stars, sailed to Europe on the ocean liner while it was in service between 1952 and 1969.