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She is the largest ocean liner constructed entirely in the United States and the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic in either direction, retaining the Blue Riband for the highest average speed since her maiden voyage in 1952, a title she still holds.
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The SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner, isn't just a marvel of technology: she's a living icon of the American dream. She represents the power of freedom, hard work, common purpose, and innovation.
During this voyage, it shattered the transatlantic speed record, crossing the Atlantic in just 3 days, 10 hours, and 40 minutes, averaging a speed of 35.59 knots. This achievement earned the ship the Blue Riband, a prestigious award given to the fastest transatlantic passenger liner.
1 paź 2009 · Beginning in December 1952 and spanning through April 1953, we offered blueprints for a scale model of nothing less than one of the greatest ocean liners of the 20th century, the SS United...
In common with liners such as RMS Queen Mary, there is a continuous wrap-around promenade deck (Deck 7). This passes behind the bridge screen and allows passengers to circumnavigate the deck while protected from the winds; one circuit is 620 m (2,030 ft) long.
On her maiden voyage, the SS United States shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record in both directions. She was the first American ship in 100 years to capture the coveted Blue Riband (awarded to the fastest trans-Atlantic ocean liner).
