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How the once-great SS United States ended up docked across from Ikea for 27 years

Avatar photo by Jordan Levy September 15, 2023September 19, 2023

The rusting ocean liner docked across from the Ikea may soon be kicked out of its Delaware River berth. The ship was actually asked to leave last year due to […]

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