She was designed by American naval architect William Francis Gibbs and could be converted into a troopship if required by the Navy in time of war. The ship is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952 she still holds the title today. SS United States is a retired ocean liner built between 19 for the United States Lines at a cost of US$79.4 million (equivalent to $895 million in 2022).
Multiple owners from 1978 to present day Ĭontinual fundraising towards conservation efforts since 2011. Laid up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
