Goodbye SS Independence

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paramnesia says:

where is it going?
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Jef Poskanzer says:

Got a nice send-off anwyay.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Telstar Logistics says:

*sigh*
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

415Kurt says:

glad you were able to catch this, even though I wish it didn't leave
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

freeside510 says:

Postcard shot!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

@paramnesia: There is a lot of speculation, but it's 'official' listed destination is Singapore. Chances are very high that it will most likely end up in Alang, India.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

army.arch says:

Such a shame it's going for scrap (even if that's speculation).
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

andrew_bisset says:

@paramnesia: Sources in the know say Alang, India.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Raincloud530 says:

....nice backdrop. Too bad it is a gorgeous day for such a sad event.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

xavipat says:

I see this photo in Explore!!
Is fantastic!!
Congratulations!!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

cmakin says:

Most likely Alang, or a similar ship breaking port. Or, like her sister and some other ships on their way to scrap, mysteriously sink while en route. Ships this age are incredibly expensive to maintain. Most ships are built with a planned life of 15 to 20 years. As vessels age, corrosion and other problems increase, as do the severity of the required inspections and surveys. Add to that the cost of fuel (and the INDEPENDENCE was a steam ship) and there really is no reason to keep the ship afloat. Sad? Yes, indeed. I spent quite a bit of time at sea, and I believe that most of the ships that I sailed on are now gone. It is a reality.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

James Herman says:

Sad. I loved watching this ship (and the sister ship "Constitution" www.simplonpc.co.uk/Constitution.html) come and go in Hawai'i.

In happier times: www.flickr.com/photos/jamesherman/291337486/
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

rumor has it it is going to dubai, near saudi arabia.

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

If that's the case, then it will likely meet the same fate as the Norway... deja vu once again. Norway ended up in Dubai, before eventually puttering its way secretly over to Alang.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

those NCL bastards

wait, which norway?

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

cmakin says:

I just read today that NCL is dropping their US flag operation down to one vessel.
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

TunnelBug says:

The SS Norway -- formerly SS France. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SS_Norway
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

which is the ss united states---which is in the registry of historic places

Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Whole Wheat Toast says:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Bluelady07.jpg
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

Gigi187 says:

I just discovered your pictures. They are amazing, you have a great eye. In fact, you are so good that you seem to make all these pictures look like they were simple to compose and shoot. I only wish that were so because then I would have half a chance of getting something this good!
I agree with you that this old lady is heading for Alang. NCL wants to get rid of any possible competitors for the US flag cruise market in Hawaii and Indy was one of the last possibilities, even if refurbishing her was a long shot. We will be shaving with her soon enough. For now, thanks for these pictures!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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