[SteminDemon13]

Originally Posted by StarFox

Actually as much as we would love to return her to active service sailing the world, we currently believe that the best outlet for the ship is as a Static hotel, museum, and convention Center in New York

NCL is the only group that has inspected her in recent years, they conculded that it was feasable to return her to active service. It has also been reported that the SS United States Conservancy I believe was shown underwater video of the Hull of the ship, according to them, it is in good shape, with little marine growth

As far as her layup concerns, she was abruptly laid up in 1969, half way through a major overhaul, so I cannot even begin to guess what was done and what was not. I do not know of any inspections of her turbines

no matter what however, to return the Big U to operation is estimated to cost more then $500 Million USD. which is more then the cost of a new cruise ship in most cases.

even the cost to restore her as a hotel would be HUGE, far more then the Independence. which is why I believe that the Indy is a good stepping stone...however it seems time is now against us.

Hopefully, we can get enough press about the ship, and do enough to 1, prevent her beaching, 2, get people with the money to buy and operate the Independence, or the United States as a hotel, convention center and maritime museum

Well, if it get's turned into a hotel convention center and museum, then in essence with some time we could get her running again. She then could go on a cruise maybe 4+ times a year. First she has to be secured by someone though. Then the other necessary steps can be taken to restore her. PM me sometime Starfox.