Departure of SS U.S. from Philly to Alabama delayed

SS United States final journey to Gulf of Mexico delayed. Why and what's next.
The famed ocean liner was scheduled to begin its two week trip to Mobile, Alabama this week but the journey has been delayed for now.
SS United States departure delayed for journey from Philly to Florida
The historic ship is set to become the world's largest artifical reef when it's sunk off the coast of Florida, but its journey has hit a minor snafu. It was supposed to make its departure from Philadelphia on Friday,
The SS United States’ move from Philly has been delayed
Officials from Okaloosa County said the delay is so they can “ensure logistical details and procedures maintain ideal conditions for the move.”
SS United States delayed in departure to Mobile
The Port City has seen its fair share of large ships throughout the years, but a vessel bigger than the Titanic is about to make a journey to the Mobile River, before becoming an artificial reef in the Gulf.
SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed
The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.
Departure of SS United States from Philly to Alabama delayed
Local artists are using the final days of the SS United States to paint and draw the ship as it sits docked at Pier 80 in South Philadelphia. The departure date of the historic SS United States from Philadelphia to Alabama has been delayed.
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The 1,000-foot vessel is expected to begin its journey to becoming the world's largest artificial reef next week.
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