05-14-2009, 06:18 PM
May 11, 2009: From the shipbroking entity offering the SS UNITED STATES, word for word:
"Historical Ocean Liner "SS UNITED STATES", LOA : 990' (301.75m), Beam : 101.5' (30.94m), Built : USA 1952, Propulsion : Geared Steam Turbine, GRT/NRT (as built) : 53,330 / 29,465. Vessel is inspectable (sic) at Philadelphia where it has been moored since 1996. All areas above the engine rooms have been stripped-out while engine and machinery rooms remain mainly intact. Propellers have been removed from the shafts and are stowed on deck. Lifeboats and all outfitting have been removed. Sale is for non-demolition only and "as is/where is". Sale is restricted to U.S.citizens or U.S. entity buyers. The vessel is currently registered on the United States National Registry of Historic Places. Asking price is USD 5,000,000 All details and information are about, given in good faith, but without any guarantee whatsoever of accuracy or completeness."
A steal at $5 million! Sure hope a Paul Allen or a Dean Kamen or some other billionaire gear-head will step up....
"Historical Ocean Liner "SS UNITED STATES", LOA : 990' (301.75m), Beam : 101.5' (30.94m), Built : USA 1952, Propulsion : Geared Steam Turbine, GRT/NRT (as built) : 53,330 / 29,465. Vessel is inspectable (sic) at Philadelphia where it has been moored since 1996. All areas above the engine rooms have been stripped-out while engine and machinery rooms remain mainly intact. Propellers have been removed from the shafts and are stowed on deck. Lifeboats and all outfitting have been removed. Sale is for non-demolition only and "as is/where is". Sale is restricted to U.S.citizens or U.S. entity buyers. The vessel is currently registered on the United States National Registry of Historic Places. Asking price is USD 5,000,000 All details and information are about, given in good faith, but without any guarantee whatsoever of accuracy or completeness."
A steal at $5 million! Sure hope a Paul Allen or a Dean Kamen or some other billionaire gear-head will step up....