The clock continues to tick down for the SS United States, following this week’s federal court ruling. However, Senior Judge Anita Brody opened the door for the iconic vessel to remain at its pier beyond the September 12 date, under certain conditions. The SS United States Conservancy had argued that the significant challenges associated with moving the vessel, including an unusually active Atlantic hurricane season, made the court’s deadline challenging.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The clock is ticking for an old ocean liner that's looking for a new port city to call home.
Currently at a port in Philadelphia, the SS United States needs a new home after a federal judge ruled that it must leave by September 12. According to the Board of Directors for the SS United States Conservancy Warren Jones, the ruling comes after the landlord significantly increased the rent.
