Police say burglars broke into the SS United States, the historic ocean liner docked at a pier off Christopher Columbus Blvd. in South Philadelphia.
A historic ocean liner that ferried immigrants, Hollywood stars, and heads of state may soon find its place at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico.The video above is from a previous report.No arrests have been made, police say. It wasn't immediately known when the burglary occurred.Anyone with information can call or text police at 215-686-TIPS .
Christened in 1952, the 1,000-foot ocean liner was once considered a beacon of American engineering, doubling as a military vessel that could carry thousands of troops. On its maiden voyage in 1952, it shattered the transatlantic speed record in both directions, when it reached an average speed of 36 knots, or just over 41 mph , The Associated Press reported from aboard the ship.
It became a reserve ship in 1969 and later bounced to various private owners who hoped to redevelop it but eventually found their plans to be too expensive or poorly timed.. For roughly two weeks, the 1,000-foot vessel was parked along the Delaware River, next to the Walt Whitman Bridge. WATCH: Action News archive: SS United States ordered to move away from Philadelphia's Walt Whitman Bridge
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