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6th August 2016, 10:23 AM
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SS United States
The company behind the plans to restore the United States and return her to service have abandoned its plans to do so.
https://gcaptain.com/cruise-line-can...Captain.com%29
rgds
JA
Last edited by Mike Hall; 6th August 2016 at 04:26 PM.
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6th August 2016, 12:18 PM
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Re: SS United States
I really am not surprised I think to preserve a ship of that size would be a wonderful thing to do but I think the cost prohibits it . When you look at the footfall required in visitors and how but you can charge per capita set against the cost of the upkeep and Maintenance I think these things can only be undertaken by a government not by a charity
Last edited by Mike Hall; 6th August 2016 at 04:26 PM.
Rob Page R855150 - British & Commonwealth Shipping ( 1965 - 1973 ) Gulf Oil -( 1973 - 1975 ) Sealink ( 1975 - 1986 ) 
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7th August 2016, 08:46 AM
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Re: SS United States
Would somebody please put this wonderful old ship out of it's misery.
Either scrap or sink her as a research reef.
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