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

There is a quite different view of what constitutes fireproof these days as Asbestos is no longer allowed to be used un encapsulated.

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.

Here is an article that says No wood had been used in its construction or fittings - except for a special fireproof Steinway piano.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ave-ocean-liner-sold-scrap.html#ixzz40vUGoAtz


Bit more here: http://www.ssusc.org/the-conservancy/facts/

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.

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.

Yes, it was moved out of the General Yachting Discussion... SSUS isn't actually a yacht, hence the move.

It's a wannabe yacht?

It's a wannabe,, something.