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I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS
United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. Thanks, Mike Taylor Cincinnati |
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Mike Taylor wrote: I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. DH drove past it a few weeks ago and it is still sitting and rusting under the Walt Whitman Bridge in Philly. sue |
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On Apr 9, 9:09 pm, "Mike Taylor" wrote:
I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. They purchased it to get an American flagged vessel in their ownership to facilitate their Hawaii cruises ... It's still there ... saw it yesterday on my way to my son's house for Easter in PA ... There is no way they can "refurbish" it to make it a viable cruiseship ... unless melting it down and recasting the steel for a new ship can be called refurbishing ... |
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On Mon, 9 Apr 2007 22:09:12 -0400, "Mike Taylor"
wrote: I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. Thanks, Hi Mike, Star Cruises through its NCL subsidiary purchased her a number of years ago. They have said as recently as last year that they hoped to refurbish and sail her again. Most liner buffs would love to see that come to fruition. Unfortunately it is not a financial viability at this time. There are several organizations such as the SS United States Conservancy & the S.S. United States Foundation. More information can be gained by visiting their web sites. http://www.ssunitedstatesconservancy.org/ http://www.ssunitedstates.org There are a group of us that love to discuss old Ocean Liners. You can find us over at a Yahoo News Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LinersList/ Any more questions, just ask! Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com -- |
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"Mike Taylor" wrote I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. NCL bought the SS United States as part of their political PR effort to get the US Government to waive portions of the Passenger Services Act which gave NCL a virtual monopoly on Hawaiian inter-island cruises. Oh, there was grand talk of refurbishment and restoration or using the hull as a base for a new cruise ship, but most people knew they were just blowing smoke. It was a "talking point" that politicians could use if and when they had to justify handing Star Cruises a monopoly. The SS United States still sits and rusts while NCL hauls in more and more money from Hawaii.... without competition. -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com April 29, 2007 GGC2007 http://cruisemaster.com/pride.htm October 14, 2007 MOAGC 3 - http://www.moagc-3.com January 20, 2008 - GGC2008 - http://cruisemaster.com/adventure.htm |
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George you are SOOO right.... Was nothing but Politics and WHO is
paying the Berthing fee in Philadelphia? When NCL /Star bought it they said they had it checked and for all the time its been there it was in sailing shape ( although its gutted) I see it everytime I go over the bridge which is often.. ITs very sad... Maybe someone needs to Dig this up and ask WHY isnt something being done???? Yes they have the Hawaii Market but would you say they have a Wonderful Product there??? one of my clients went to work for them in hawaii as a chef.. HE said Terrible.. and what he said they do with the food OH MY! But hey Everyone likes something and Cruising certainly has changed in the last 20 years, some things for the better somethings not as good... Still is what my passion is for travel On Apr 10, 8:02�am, "George Leppla" wrote: "Mike Taylor" wrote I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? *As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. NCL bought the SS United States as part of their political PR effort to get the US Government to waive portions of the Passenger Services Act which gave NCL a virtual monopoly on Hawaiian inter-island cruises. *Oh, there was grand talk of refurbishment and restoration or using the hull as a base for a new cruise ship, but most people knew they were just blowing smoke. *It was a "talking point" that politicians could use if and when they had to justify handing Star Cruises a monopoly. The SS United States still sits and rusts while NCL hauls in more and more money from Hawaii.... without competition. -- George Leppla * *http://www.CruiseMaster.com April 29, 2007 *GGC2007http://cruisemaster.com/pride.htm October 14, 2007 *MOAGC 3 -http://www.moagc-3.com January 20, 2008 - GGC2008 -http://cruisemaster.com/adventure.htm |
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On Apr 10, 8:02 am, "George Leppla" wrote:
"Mike Taylor" wrote I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. NCL bought the SS United States as part of their political PR effort to get the US Government to waive portions of the Passenger Services Act which gave NCL a virtual monopoly on Hawaiian inter-island cruises. Oh, there was grand talk of refurbishment and restoration or using the hull as a base for a new cruise ship, but most people knew they were just blowing smoke. It was a "talking point" that politicians could use if and when they had to justify handing Star Cruises a monopoly. The SS United States still sits and rusts while NCL hauls in more and more money from Hawaii.... without competition. -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com April 29, 2007 GGC2007http://cruisemaster.com/pride.htm October 14, 2007 MOAGC 3 -http://www.moagc-3.com January 20, 2008 - GGC2008 -http://cruisemaster.com/adventure.htm To say nothing of making sure that no one else could encroach on their monopoly by buying her. ....of course from what I continue to hear about their less-than- stellar experiences with NCL America Cruises, it proves the old saying "Be careful what you wish for..." Mark |
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I do not believe that NCL got the US to waive any portion of the Passenger
Services Act. These ships are U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed ships and therefore the PSA does not apply to them. Any other cruise line could do the same if they wished. Ron "George Leppla" wrote in message ... "Mike Taylor" wrote I heard a few years ago that Norwegian Cruise Line had purchased the SS United States and it appeared as though they'd refurbish and introduce the ship into its fleet. Has anyone heard any updates on this? As far as I know, it's still rusting in a port somewhere in Philly. NCL bought the SS United States as part of their political PR effort to get the US Government to waive portions of the Passenger Services Act which gave NCL a virtual monopoly on Hawaiian inter-island cruises. Oh, there was grand talk of refurbishment and restoration or using the hull as a base for a new cruise ship, but most people knew they were just blowing smoke. It was a "talking point" that politicians could use if and when they had to justify handing Star Cruises a monopoly. The SS United States still sits and rusts while NCL hauls in more and more money from Hawaii.... without competition. -- George Leppla http://www.CruiseMaster.com April 29, 2007 GGC2007 http://cruisemaster.com/pride.htm October 14, 2007 MOAGC 3 - http://www.moagc-3.com January 20, 2008 - GGC2008 - http://cruisemaster.com/adventure.htm |
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"WRD" wrote:
I do not believe that NCL got the US to waive any portion of the Passenger Services Act. These ships are U.S.-flagged, U.S.-crewed ships and therefore the PSA does not apply to them. Any other cruise line could do the same if they wished. Ron To clarify, NCL did secure a legislative exception to the PSA. The law was changed to allow NCL, and NCL only, to operate foreign-built ships under US flags in Hawaii, thus eliminating the requirement of a foreign port stop. I imagine if you Google it, you'll find the long political history how NCL secured the monopoly on the island cruises. Diana Ball Austin, TX |
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