The Watery Grave: The Life And Death Of The Cru... Instant

Whether lost to disaster or discarded by time, these ships remain part of our collective history. Organizations like the SS United States Conservancy work to preserve the legacy of these "ghost ships" before they fade entirely into the twilight of the ocean.

The title likely refers to the tragic history of the SS United States (often affectionately called the "Big U") or a general exploration of iconic ocean liners and naval cruisers that met their ends at sea . While once a symbol of American engineering and luxury, many such vessels now face a final "watery grave" as artificial reefs or slowly decay in berths. The Life and Death of the Cruiser The Watery Grave: The Life and Death of the Cru...

: Like the Titanic or its sister ship the Britannic , some vessels were lost to icebergs or wartime mines, claiming thousands of lives and becoming literal watery graves. Whether lost to disaster or discarded by time,

However, the "death" of these grand vessels often comes in one of three ways: While once a symbol of American engineering and

: Many ships are decommissioned and dismantled for parts, their once-proud funnels stripped away to make room for newer, modern cruise technology.