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An insider's view of the most detailed technical history of one of the world's greatest ocean liners, the SS United States!
Currently docked in Philadelphia, the SS United States Conservancy, headed by Susan Gibbs, the granddaughter of William Francis Gibbs, is spearheading efforts for its revitalization.
The christening of the United States attracted a crowd of 10,000 persons, many of whom had traveled for days to attend the event. In celebration, thousands of American flags were handed out as souvenirs of the launching. Courtesy of B. J. Nixon Photography
Instrumentation across the front, starboard looking to port. On the port side, the reserve engine order telegraphs are now visible. Courtesy of the Mark Perry collection
The United States leaving Newport News for her trials at 9:30 a.m. on May 14, 1952. Courtesy of Huntington Ingalls Industries