Ship at Sea

The SS UNITED STATES traveled at an average speed of 30.5 knots to maintain her transatlantic schedule. If you study the images of Bob’s younger brother below, you can get a sense of the speed of the ship.

On The Big U

Wind Speeds. Do the math: 30.5 knots = 35 miles per hour (56 kph). Add in a head wind, say 15 knots and you’ve got a combined air speed that exceeds 50 mph (83 kph). In the photo above, you’ll see the ship’s wake extending miles to the horizon - evidence of her incredible power.

History: During sea trials of the new SS UNITED STATES off the Virginia Capes, the combined air speed on deck during high speed trials topped 89 miles per hour (143 kph).

The game deck. Shuffleboard, of course.

Enter the Big U Tournaments

One of the most amazing sights to see is the SS UNITED STATES at night. Standing on the dock in Bremerhaven, Bob made this perfect time exposure.

Evening in Bremerhaven

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The U arrives in Bremerhaven
The Big U about to dock

  Exploring the Ship

Bob took the shot below, facing forward on the ship’s starboard side. Standing on the Sports Deck.

Engineers Promenade - Starboard

In the image above, the ship appears to be at LeHavre loading the forward holds.

 

  Homecoming

The sun rises over New York as the SS UNITED STATES arrives on the west side of Manhattan. On more than 400 occasions, the SS UNITED STATES gave arriving passengers a homecoming view similar to this from Bob’s collection of great memories.

Arrival in New York

Comments from Bob:   "The picture in the lounge shows me (2nd from the left) having a great time for an eighteen year old.  The young man in two of the pictures on deck is my younger brother.  The shots where it is obvious we are in port were shot at Bremerhaven (I had graduated from American High School there the year before and I used to make it a habit to come to the port whenever the SS United States was due).  The shots of the ship getting an escort from tug boats and being "swung" to dock were taken a few days before we boarded and sailed off.  The shot of New York harbor was taken early in the morning as we entered the harbor.  The ride on the 'States I will never forget."

Thanks Bob!

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