Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

American History

mahatmakanejeeves

(61,661 posts) Mon Jul 3, 2023, 05:51 AM Jul 2023

On this day, July 3, 1952, The SS United States set sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. [View all]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/July_3

• 1952 – The SS United States sets sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. During the voyage, the ship takes the Blue Riband away from the RMS Queen Mary.

3 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

On this day, July 3, 1952, The SS United States set sail on her maiden voyage to Southampton. [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 OP

I remember when the ship was towed up to Philadelphia to mothball Walleye Jul 2023 #1

I remember seeing it years ago. I'm surprised it is still intact. 3Hotdogs Jul 2023 #2

I almost beat it with my birth date. Missed it by just that much. ;) Chainfire Jul 2023 #3