Cue the "Sailing" song: The SS United States ship currently docked across from IKEA in South Philly is prepared to set sail, probably to New York. The conservancy group dedicated to saving the massive ocean liner announced in a press release today that they have signed an option agreement with a "major" development partner. That's all the news for now, as the SS United States Conservancy will be hosting a press conference about the deal in New York on February 4. Stay tuned for updates, and be sure to check out Curbed NYC's past coverage of the ship.
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