Built in Scotland at the end of the 19th Century, the SS Vina started out as a cargo ship running between England's east coast and the Baltic. Dr Harry Bennett, an associate honorary professor at the ...

In notes that the SS United States had been left abandoned for almost 30 years at its Philadelphia mooring site and suffered irreparable damage there due to lack of proper care. It said the ship ...

Construction of the SS United States was a joint venture between United States Lines and the U.S. government to make it both a top-of-the-line ocean liner and secret troop transport. The ship ...

Pictures show the inside of the iconic SS United States which could be the last time Southampton residents get to see her before she is sunk. Once the fastest ship on the planet, the SS United ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The owner of the SS United States has said the ship is to be sunk as planned despite a last ditch effort to save it. As previously ...

While it may add a touch of prestige, “SS” has a specific historical significance that dates back centuries. Understanding its origin provides insight into the evolution of ship ...

It has to stand for something, or it's nothing but unnecessary set dressing. The process of putting "SS" on ships has been around for hundreds of years, dating all the way back to the age of steam ...

I am not a cruise person, although I was lucky enough a long time ago to take a cruise of the Greek Islands. Most of my vacations are road trips, but I do like learning about earlier eras of plane ...

The SS United States endured 14-foot waves that battered the ship off the coast of North Carolina and arrived earlier than expected Monday. The nearly 1,000-foot-long vessel was purchased by ...

Related: Mardi Gras to meet maritime history? SS United States to dock soon in Mobile The ship will be at the MARRS facility for approximately six months and will be temporarily visible as part of ...

In November of 1969, the SS United States was retired from service. The US Navy used her as a reserve ship until 1978. The SS United States Conservatory made several attempts to transform the ship ...

The ship had been docked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for nearly 30 years before beginning its final voyage Feb. 20, guided by four tugboats. SS United States is headed for Mobile, Alabama for ...