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American History

Walleye

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1. Thanks for that. Amazing ship to see in person I watched as they brought it through the Delaware in Chesapeake Canal

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Wed Jul 3, 2024, 08:07 AM

Jul 2024

They were moving it to Philadelphia to dry dock. They brought it through that canal with it seemed like inches to spare on either side. you can see it from my 95 on your way to Philly in the mothball fleet

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On this day, July 3, 1952, The SS United States set sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2024 OP

Thanks for that. Amazing ship to see in person I watched as they brought it through the Delaware in Chesapeake Canal Walleye Jul 2024 #1

How long did it last? It's launch was before jet passenger planes came on the scene... brush Jul 2024 #2

Yeah, By About 6 Years ProfessorGAC Jul 2024 #3

The SS United States is looking for a new home. discntnt_irny_srcsm Jul 2024 #4