A federal judge threw out a lawsuit from a New York-based group to prevent the sinking of the famed SS United States.

The SS United States still holds the transatlantic speed record, achieved on her maiden voyage using only two-thirds of her power. During sea trials she hit 44 miles per hour.

The 65-foot forward smokestack was removed from the SS United States. The stack will be preserved for future use in the SS United States Conservancy.

The 65-foot forward smokestack was removed from the SS United States. The stack will be preserved for future use in the SS United States Conservancy.

The SS United States was the fastest ocean liner ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean, setting the transatlantic speed record on its maiden voyage, crossing the Atlantic in 3.5 days.

Watch live as workers begin to remove a funnel from the legendary SS United States.

We are getting a first look at a museum that will commemorate the historic SS United States.

After the SS United States Conservancy spent many years trying unsuccessfully to repurpose it, a lawsuit forced its removal from a Philadelphia port last year.

The iconic SS United States will soon be removed from Mobile and brought to Destin as the newest museum and visitor experience.

Maritime historian calls removal of ship's iconic smokestacks "a point of no return" as plans advance for museum in Destin-Fort Walton Beach area.

Watch live as workers begin to remove a funnel from the legendary SS United States.