Christian Cordes - Arcade Productions

The SS United States was forced to spend 57 years, 75% of its life, abandoned and neglected before it was ultimately decided to sink it and break its second world record Instead of sinking in “45 minutes”, she stuck the middle finger with a “fuck you all, I’ll go out on my own terms” and wanted to see one last sunset in the November air After she sat defiantly for 8 hours, she was finally ready to rest, and began to let herself go and in a short 15 minutes, she was gone She gave all the divers and tourists a gigantic scare by going down on her port side, just like her sister did, and made everyone think that she’d fall on her side and break apart as one last act to not even give people the privilege of getting to see her. Alas, she instead chose not to be truly sour and leave a broken mark on the past, present, and future generations that have seen her and will see her in history, and let herself rest upright. The SS United States over the last few days has become one of the true testaments and nods to the American Mentality, Spirit, and Honor for her country through history, resilience, and passion Thank you.