The luxury liner SS United States departed South Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon to begin a two-week journey to its eventual destination as the world's largest artificial reef off Florida's Gulf Coast.

The vessel has been a staple along the Delaware River in South Philadelphia for nearly 30 years, but will now begin its journey to the gulf coast. The move comes after legal battles over its future and several delays. Now, the ship's new owners say they have completed the necessary safety requirements to move the SS United States.

The SS United States, a staple along the Delaware River in South Philadelphia, will meet its final resting place in the Gulf of America.

The long-awaited departure of the SS United States from Philadelphia was rescheduled again due to a gale warning and excessive wind gusts forecasted for the greater Philadelphia area on Monday. The iconic ocean liner will depart on Tuesday, Feb. 18 ...

Four U.S. presidents sailed aboard the SSUS along with other renowned figures like Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Jackie Gleason, Marlon Brando, Judy Garland, Charlton Heston, Joan Crawford, Walt Disney and Bob Hope.

After being delayed for months by structural and technical issues, wind conditions have delayed the SS United States' departure from Philadelphia for two additional days, with the ship now set to leave Wednesday, Feb. 19. Fans of the iconic ocean liner are ...