The SS Normandie was an ocean liner put into service in 1935 ... so it’s no surprise that it was seized by the US Navy during World War II for conversion to a troop carrier called the USS ...

but in its heyday it was the fastest vessel used in World War II, traveling as fast as 32.5 knots. The fastest passenger ...

Built from components sourced from each of the 50 states, the ocean liner stood as a testament to the nation's unity following World War II. The SS United States Conservancy says, "The SS United ...