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SS United States

The Fastest Ocean Liner in History — A Record That Still Stands

1952 United States Lines Wikipedia Notable Vessel

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Tonnage
53,329 GRT
Length
990 ft
Beam
101 ft 6 in
Speed
34.5 knots
Passengers
1,928
Crew
1,093
Maiden Voyage
July 3, 1952
Blue Riband
Fastest ever — 3 days 10 hrs
Status
Laid up — Philadelphia, PA
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