SS United States sinking: A ship famous for her speed takes it slow

The operation to scuttle the historic ocean liner drew a huge fleet of spectators, but the vessel took her time surrendering to the sea.

SS United States sinking: A ship famous for her speed takes it slow

The operation to scuttle the historic ocean liner drew a huge fleet of spectators, but the vessel took her time surrendering to the sea.

— Lawrence Specker, AL.com

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