Preserving the SS United States for the future

The SS United States was more than just a ship. She was a marvel of design, speed, and national pride — a record-breaking liner that embodied an era when engineering dared to dream big. Now, with plans for her to become an artificial reef, her days above the waterline are numbered. But her story doesn’t have to end when her hull slips beneath the waves.

Dominique has taken on the challenge of preserving this American icon in a way that steel alone cannot guarantee: through a simulation-ready 3D model built with precision and care. The focus is on her powerful exterior — the razor-sharp bow, the raked funnels, the graceful sheer line — all captured so faithfully that the ship can be studied, admired, and even sailed virtually.

This isn’t just a digital monument. It’s a tool. In simulators, mariners and enthusiasts alike will be able to stand at her helm, feel her massive inertia, and learn what it takes to guide a vessel of her size and speed. Historians will have an enduring record of her true form. And future generations will still see her not as scrap or reef material, but as the proud “America’s Flagship” that once conquered the Atlantic.

The real ship may be bound for the deep, but thanks to Dominique’s work, the SS United States will keep cutting through digital seas — swift, sleek, and unforgettable.