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

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.

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.

Officials say the SS United States is expected to dock in Mobile about noon today. 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 SS United States on Wednesday left Philadelphia to begin its journey to becoming the world's largest artificial reef. It will be sunk off the Florida coast.