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The SS United States is such a revolutionary ship in maritime history, ships are NOT built like they used to be, and it makes me very sad to see all these important historical vessels simply vanish. Peoples' families moved to new areas and saw new Keeping this ship here with us is not only a great thing to do, but it will open up so much knowledge to people who don't know the fantastic world of ocean liners. It just makes me so sad that people cannot realize her significance as a vessel, so many people love her dearly, including myself. Let's also not forget that the SSUS is quite literally the flagship of the United States, something else is the government has millions I would pay higher taxes when I’m older if I could , I would donate my entire life to save her
Christopher supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActThe SS United States is a national historic landmark. It’s a symbol of what our great nation can do when we all work together. It’s a vital piece of US history and deserves a second life for all to enjoy, not just divers. It should be considered criminal to sink her.
Amanda supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActThe SS United States is a national historic landmark. It’s a symbol of what our great nation can do when we all work together. It’s a vital piece of US history and deserves a second life for all to enjoy, not just divers. It should be considered criminal to sink her.
Amanda supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActI sent this to Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners :Keep in mind that the ship itself, the SS United States, purchased by your county is a work of art. Although it has been stripped inside, its exterior still presents beautifully and with exterior work, would look like new. It would be advised to keep it afloat and let all persons on land visit rather than just divers. Another less meaningful boat can be easily sunk and reefed. And with such a patriotic package it does in so many ways represent America in power and grace as one. This is a concept we need to always keep in mind, especially now. To destroy it, in my opinion diminishes us regardless of politics. I urge you to either flip the ship for a profit or hope you will think carefully and reconsider reefing.
David supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActThe SS United States is a symbol of the American people and embodies the strength of a nation united. People of various backgrounds and nationalities worked together to design, build, and sail this magnificent vessel, showcasing the essence of the United States of America. Far too often we relegate things to the history books, destroying historic buildings, artifacts, etc in the name of progress or convenience, only to later regret it. Let's not make the same mistake with the SS United States. The time to save her and preserve US history for future generations is now!
Alec supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActMy care for this issue is is that the SS United States is one of the last original ocean liners. It holds records and it is named after the United States. I have a lot for ocean liners for a very long time in my life and I would hate to see this beast be sunk . Usually, it’s a great thing for ocean liner not to have sunk and most of our ocean liners have been scrapped. Why would we sink this one?
Corbin supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActThe S.S. United States is the ship of her kind. Sleek, elegant, and beautiful she should be out on the open water as an ambassador of good will. The wonderful ship could become a herald of aid to states, territories, and countries that has had disasters happen. The S.S. United States is large enough to have helipads on each end of her. She could have a desalination plant aboard to supply clean water for survival. Her cabins could be turned into medical rooms. The hold could hold supplies that populations need. The S.S. United States has the speed that could keep up with our own Navy's fleet if need be. A ship that was designed, and built to resist sinking, and on board fire is too grand a lady to be purposely sunk. What a shameful end for a ship that bares the name of the greatest nation the world has ever seen. Terry J Meyer
Terry J. supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActThe SS United States should have been deemed a National Monument after she was decommissioned. To this day, she holds the transatlantic speed record. I was sickened seeing her decay through the years - her paint fading and rust taking over. There’s no good reason for this. We have failed her.
Nancy supported: Redemption Through Restoration: Enact the America 250 Maritime Heritage ActBecause the words United States aren’t just two words, it’s a statement about who we are as Americans. Our country has been mighty enough to win wars, developed medicines and vaccines, sent men to the moon and built some of mankind’s greatest achievements as well as given hope to the hopeless and been a leader in providing humanitarian assistance to any country at any time. By preserving the SS United States, we preserve THE example of a better time and better country when things were built to last.
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