After months of delays, what was once the world’s fastest passenger liner his making the first leg of the ship’s journey to her new underwater home off the coast of Florida.

After several delays, the iconic ship SS United States is tentatively scheduled to begin its move to Florida this week.

The ship could leave Philly by Saturday, weather permitting. Things are allegedly looking up for the SS United States and the vessel could be on the road to its temporary home by Saturday, with a micro-move from one Philadelphia pier to another scheduled for early Thursday morning.

The SS United States has been cleared to sail from south Philadelphia to Mobile, Ala., in preparation for its eventual sinking in northwest Florida to become the world's largest artificial reef.

The ship is scheduled to begin its move to Okaloosa County, Florida, on Thursday and depart Philadelphia on Saturday morning.

Plans to move the SS United States from Philadelphia to Mobile have once again been delayed. The U.S. Coast Guard has requested the delay to ensure a proper tow from both piers. Due to the delay, the plans for the ship to depart on Saturday at 4 a.