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Woman Revisits SS United States on Maiden Voyage Anniversary, Ship to Become Artificial Reef

WPLG Local 10April 7, 20251 min10,845 views
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Revisiting a Historic Voyage

  • 📌 Norma Weed, who was aboard the SS United States' maiden voyage in 1952, recently had the opportunity to revisit the historic ocean liner.
  • 🚢 The 91-year-old recalled her 5-day journey to France, where she was traveling to join her husband stationed there for military service.

A Piece of History

  • 💔 The SS United States is nearing the end of its service life and is slated to be sunk off the Florida coast to become an artificial reef.
  • 🎁 As a memento, Norma was given a bolt from the ship's interior, allowing her to keep a tangible piece of her memory.
  • ✨ This allows her to hold onto the memory not just in her mind, but with a physical artifact from the ship.
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