In what year did the SS United States make its historic

In what year did the SS United States make its historic

In what year did the SS United States make its historic, record-shattering maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

Chapter 1

The birth of a secret speedster

Chapter 2

The decline and the decades in limbo

Chapter 3

The ultimate ocean cleanup

Chapter 4

The final plunge and a new underwater world

Ch 1 · The birth of a secret speedster
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sonia Ship designer William Francis Gibbs obsessed over absolute safety at sea.

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The master designer's obsession

sonia Gibbs used lightweight aluminum for speed and stability while banning all wood except for a single grand piano.

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What was the only wooden item allowed on board the SS United States by its strict designer, William Francis Gibbs?

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Which lightweight metal did William Francis Gibbs use on an unprecedented scale to build the SS United States?

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Unmatched performance is the natural byproduct of designing for survival.

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A top-secret military backup

sonia Before sinking off Florida, the record-breaking ship served as a secret military backup.

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How many soldiers was the SS United States designed to carry if it were converted into a military troopship?

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Why was the propulsion system of the SS United States kept strictly classified by the U.S. government for years?

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Fun Fact

Unsinkable design: The designer claimed the ship was so safe that you could not sink or burn it.

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Shattering the legendary transatlantic speed record
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sonia Steer the legendary ship to discover how it shattered the transatlantic speed record.

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What is the name of the historic accolade awarded to the passenger ship with the fastest transatlantic crossing?

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In what year did the SS United States make its historic, record-shattering maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean?

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Glossary
ocean liner (noun)
A large passenger ship designed for traveling long distances across the ocean. William Francis Gibbs designed the SS United States to secretly double as a fast military troopship.

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sonia Mona Lisa's Ocean Crossing

On the SS United States, the Mona Lisa sailed in style, With giant boots outside her door to guard her famous smile.

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Quiz

Which future U.S. President traveled to England aboard the SS United States as a 22-year-old student in 1968?

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Which legendary painting was safely transported back to Europe aboard the SS United States in 1963?

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Gossip

Which famous passenger would you most want to dine with?

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