WAPC Outing:
Excursion to the SS United States
Friday, July 25, 2025
Outing Description: Several people have expressed interest in seeing the SS United States.
This one-hour excursion showcases the historic SS United States, temporarily docked in the Port of Mobile. Esteemed historian John Sledge, who works with the National Maritime Museum, will introduce guests to this iconic landmark of our nation’s marine heritage, sharing stories about its designers, builders, passengers, and devoted enthusiasts. Along the way we will get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to get a close waterside view of the venerable SS United States, the fastest ocean liner to ever cross the Atlantic and the largest passenger ship ever built entirely in this country.
We WILL NOT be boarding the SS United States on this cruise.
You MUST book your ticket in advance. It is non-refundable. Here is the link: Historic Blakeley > Things to Do > Events Be sure to click on the 4:15PM cruise, not the 3:00PM cruise!
If interested, we can explore more of Mobile in the late afternoon and/or have dinner together.
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Date & Time: Friday, July 25, 2025, at 4:15PM
Where? Mobile Convention Center – 1 South Water Street Mobile, AL 36602 If you’d like, we can meet at the Cracker Barrel at 2:45PM where we can carpool or follow along in our own vehicles. It is about a 45-minute drive from there. This will give us time for any road delays on I-10 and if there are no delays we can explore/photograph around the Convention Center.
Cost: $ 25 (dinner optional and TBD)
RSVP. Let me know if you will meet us in Mobile or at Cracker Barrel. If there are changes I will email or text you directly. Please let me know at least 2 days before outing date. Text Yvonne at 970-759-0181 or Email: DgoPhotographer@gmail.com
Disclaimer: WAPC is not responsible for any damage or injury to self, other person or property. Participation is voluntary.