The culprit or culprits stole several batteries and tools, according to authorities.
The SS United States docked at Pier 82 in Philadelphia on July 23, 2021. The ship was bathed in red, white, and blue light to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the ship's arrival in Philadelphia.It’s another SOS from the South Philadelphia berth of the SS United States. This time, the calls for help have nothing to do with its ongoing dispute with its landlord Penn Warehousing. Instead, the ship appears to have fallen victim to burglary, according to police.
Can burglary amount to piracy if the ship in question is docked? Unclear. There were scant details regarding the circumstances of the heist, such as when or how the break-in was discovered Thursday afternoon. The ship’s caretaker, the SS United States Conservancy, was not immediately available for comment.Philadelphia police said they responded to the ship’s berth across the way from the South Philly Ikea shortly after noon.
The ship has been in the news lately as its stewards try to find a new home for the almost 1,000-foot vessel. Engaged in court-ordered mediation, the ship is most likely destined to move to Florida where it will be sunk and marketed as a diving destination.to buy, move, and sink the ship. The purchase still needs to get a green light in court and that could take several weeks, according to Okaloosa County officials.
Though the ship was gutted of its beautiful interior long ago, there has been repair work on the pier over the last year.
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