What Does the Ship Designation ‘SS’ Mean?
The initialism was originally a bit of shipbuilder marketing—and now there are many different kinds of ship designations.
Ship model a show of respect for Navy father
It took months for Steve Mortensen to assemble a model of a World War II destroyer escort. But the hours of toiling and sweating the details of the model to ensure it was an accurate ...
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SS United States’ departure is off again
The SS United States’ on-again, off-again departure is off again. A day after saying it would leave Saturday, the Florida ...
SS United States' departure from Philadelphia delayed once again
After several delays, the iconic ship SS United States is tentatively scheduled to begin its move to Florida this week.
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The Navy Quit Building a 'Bomber' Aircraft Carrier in Just 5 Days
It was never to be, and that's likely for the best. The USS United States (CVA-58) was meant to be the lead ship of a new class of supercarriers developed after the Second World War. It remains ...
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USS John F. Kennedy leaving Philadelphia's Navy Yard to be dismantled in Texas
The retired USS John F ... provided a date for when the ship will be moved. Experts have said tide conditions will play a role in when the SS United States can depart. Alexandra Simon is a ...
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U.S. Navy christens new ship; The USS Harrisburg
THE CHRISTENING OF THE AMPHIBIOUS SHIP ... serve the United States Navy by being with the ship in its lifetime," Diaz said.When the ship is commissioned, it will officially be the USS Harrisburg.