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S.S. United States to return to active commercial service

Discussion in 'YachtForums Yacht Club' started by Blue Ghost, Feb 19, 2016.

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  1. K1W1, Feb 22, 2016
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    There is a quite different view of what constitutes fireproof these days as Asbestos is no longer allowed to be used un encapsulated.
  2. Capt Ralph, Feb 22, 2016
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    I don't think it was not all about Asbestos.
    I tried to find the page but failed; Remember reading something about a special wood piano that would not burn even with gas thrown on it.
  3. Pascal, Feb 22, 2016
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    No it was the other way around. The builders wanted to design a fire roof interior and did everything to use non flammable materials

    Except the grand pianos which they didn't want to compromise on.
  4. K1W1, Feb 22, 2016
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  5. chesapeake46, Feb 22, 2016
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    The article is a more believable piece, citing $ 50 to $ 60 K a month upkeep whereas the video stated $ 5 to $ 600K per month.... I almost choked.
  6. Blue Ghost, Feb 22, 2016
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    Yeah, I'm pretty sure the anchor reading the copy misread the report.
  7. Blue Ghost, Feb 22, 2016
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    Wow, did my thread get moved, or did I accidentally start here in the yachtclub section?

    Sorry, I just noticed this now.
  8. JWY, Feb 24, 2016
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    The previous owner (E.C. of NJ) was a client of mine. At the time, he also owned The Other Woman, the 192' Australian sailing yacht. He tried selling the SS United States and I had the listing on her for a while. Obviously I did not succeed in the sale, but I have a great framed print of her hanging in my office that was a gift from Mr. C.
  9. Kevin, Feb 24, 2016
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    Yes, it was moved out of the General Yachting Discussion... SSUS isn't actually a yacht, hence the move. :)
  10. olderboater, Feb 24, 2016
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    It's a wannabe yacht?
  11. Capt Ralph, Feb 24, 2016
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    It's a wannabe,, something.
  12. Blue Ghost, Feb 24, 2016
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    Given the size of some of the "yachts" today, I figured I'd give it a shot ;)
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