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Aad
First Class Passenger
Member # 6674

posted 10-05-2010 01:27 PM

A friend of us who is in the US for work went to Philadelphia last Sunday. When he saw a familiar silhouette he went to take some pictures.

He send me this picture

Posts: 290 | From: Spijkenisse Netherlands | Registered: Jun 2006 | IP: Logged

DAMBROSI2
First Class Passenger
Member # 35998

posted 10-05-2010 03:35 PM

She's still striking to look at, even in this sad state. Thank you for posting the photo.

Posts: 687 | From: Olney, IL, Move to FL 02/2015, Sailed SS NORWAY 3 xs. /May '99 Orig. Reg. | Registered: Aug 2010 | IP: Logged

Lubber
First Class Passenger
Member # 13710

posted 10-06-2010 01:02 PM

Great angle, capturing the bow's camber and shear. I've always wondered how that bow looked making its way through rough head seas at speed.

Posts: 241 | From: Land | Registered: Feb 2008 | IP: Logged

LeBarryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 5308

posted 10-06-2010 10:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Lubber:
Great angle, capturing the bow's camber and shear. I've always wondered how that bow looked making its way through rough head seas at speed.

Like a Destroyer.

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 10-07-2010 01:19 AM

It always amazed me how the paint has held up for over 40-years without any maintenance. She is always an impressive sight even after years of decay.

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desirod7
First Class Passenger
Member # 1626

posted 10-07-2010 09:15 AM

Not to steal the thunder, here is an older pic

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lasuvidaboy
First Class Passenger
Member # 4527

posted 10-07-2010 04:26 PM

quote:
Originally posted by desirod7:
Not to steal the thunder, here is an older pic

You could transport me back to the late 1950s/ early 1960s anytime. Great looking clothes, cars, architecture and of course ships!

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sslewis
First Class Passenger
Member # 3649

posted 10-08-2010 12:55 PM

Lubber,

there is a book called Oceanliners with a B&W picture of ssUS at speed on the front cover.Can someone scan it or post the internet advert please???
I'd love to se the color version of it and hear it on video...
Last time I heard a bow crush the Atlantic at 35 knots was on QE2!

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Thad
First Class Passenger
Member # 1224

posted 10-08-2010 02:00 PM

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