[Eric in the Ozarks]

While the SS United States quietly rusts away...

[MeganC]

“While the SS United States quietly rusts away...”

From what I understand that ship is just not worth fixing to return to service. It may not even make financial sense as a hotel like the Queen Mary is.

[DJlaysitup]

While the SS United States quietly rusts away...

From what I remember the SS-U.S. basically tried to fill a niche that dried up. They went for speed over all-out luxury and the trans atlantic air services made their product obsolete. Once that happened they didn't have the max-luxury to fall back on.