Over 700 miles — that's how far Joe Beaman of Indiana was willing to travel to visit the SS United States in the Port City. FULL STORY:
Though some were skeptical the vessel could make it through such a journey, it faced 14-foot waves and high winds without much trouble.
Efforts to save the SS United States from being sunk as an artificial reef are ongoing, with appeals for federal intervention.
The SS United States completed its long trip from Philadelphia to the Port City on Monday, but in many ways, its journey is just beginning.
Looking rusty and every bit of 75 years old, the former luxury cruiser limped into the Port of Mobile Monday with the help of a couple of tug boats.