If you have ever seen a boat with the letters "SS" on it, you might have wondered what those letters (and other letters) mean ...

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 ...

As we began following this story of the ship, I discovered my great grandparents and other family had once sailed upon SS ...

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 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 ...

Eight days after leaving its home in South Philly, the SS United States is far along in its trek to Alabama where the ship will be prepped before being sunk off the Florida panhandle and become an ...

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 ...

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 ...