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SS United States Docks October 11, 1955

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Uploaded by on Dec 28, 2006

This short video uses a series of Kodachrome slides in sequence to show the magnificent SS United States returning to her home pier on October 11, 1955.

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  • Wonderful pictures. Did the ship get laid as she is now in Philidelphia in 1969? Because I thought it was 1996. Unless '69 is when she went out of service.

    Love the music!

  • Yes, the ship was taken out of service in '69 and moved to Philadelphia in the '90s after asbestos removal. She's gutted, sadly, but still an awe inspiring sight!

  • 1955 you say??

  • That's the date on the slides... why do you ask?

  • Even thought they're Kodachrome photos, the color tone and photo textture look a bit too recent, even though the United States has been docked and has been rusting away for about 10-15 yrs. now.

  • The SS United States was laid up in November of 1969, almost forty years ago. Some of the Kodachrome slides and home movies I've seen still hold up remarkably well.

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  • That mustve been Like Blu ray for the 50s

  • Is that smoke comin from her funnel??? Please respond :)

  • This was very well done. And the music is perfect for these Kodachrome pics. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • yes where did you get her horn

  • 38.9 knots.

  • how fast is she?

  • okay. thanks.

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