The ship appears totally neglected. How could it be saved?
The ship is not neglected, tho’ it looks poorly. The current owner does maintain the ship, there’s even a Captain of record and crews board her to attend to maintenance requirements. She is also personally guarded 24 hours a day. As to saving the ship, there are many ways the ship could be saved. Some present more challenges (cost) than others. The ship shows signs of weathering, surface rust and faded paint. It will be relatively easy to renew the exterior. It is interior elements that present the greatest challenge – but only if the next owner is intent on returning the ship to sea going service. Machinery would need to be carefully restored and reconditioned or replaced. This is to be expected. Structurally, the ship is very sound. Keep in mind that the SS UNITED STATES was built to demanding US NAVY standards. Her hull is extra thick, and through much of the bottom she has a double hull type of construction. Contrary to reports that she is totally gutted, the fact is that all her m
