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SS United States Conservancy Update
 
 
 
January 2008
In This Issue
:: Documentary Film Slated for Spring Television Premiere
:: SS United States Conservancy Unveils New Website
:: SS United States Calendars and New Merchandise
:: SS United States Conservancy Exhibit Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
:: Conservancy to Replace Sign at Pier 82
 
 
Dear Members and Supporters:  
 
Happy New Year!  We realize that it has been some time since you have heard from us, but we would like to assure you that we have been hard at work raising public awareness about the SS United States and fighting for the ship's preservation and restoration.  We have an exciting roster of activities slated for 2008 and hope to see you at one of this year's events!
 
SS United States Documentary to Premiere on Public Television
Watch for Local Listings 

American Public Television has officially accepted "SS United States: Lady in Waiting" which is set to begin airing nationwide this spring.  WTTW National Productions, the award-winning PBS affiliate in Chicago, signed an agreement with Big Ship Films, LLC in October of 2007 to present the original one-hour high definition documentary profiling the once iconic 20th century ocean liner.  This groundbreaking film is being produced by Big Ship Films in cooperation with the SS United States Conservancy, and will be available on DVD (with bonus material) in conjunction with its public television premiere.   To learn more about this exciting film and view a short trailer, visit Big Ship Films.
SS United States Conservancy Unveils New Website!

The SS United States Conservancy is delighted to announce that our website has undergone an extensive redesign.  Many thanks to Ben Radler for his diligent and artistic efforts to give the site a more appealing look and make the navigation much more user friendly.  Please visit us by clicking here to see our new presence on the web!

2008 Calendar and other Exciting New Merchandise for Sale!
All proceeds help support the Conservancy

The SS United States Conservancy's Slop Chest offers an amazing assortment of SS United States logo items specially created from original SS United States and United States Lines ephemera.  The SS United States Conservancy's store may be accessed here.  Our 2008 wall calendar, chock full of images from the Conservancy's Archive Project is still available.  To order yours, please click here.
SS United States Exhibit Ready to Board RMS Queen Mary
Stay Tuned for Details on Launch Event!

 Queen Mary Funnels
The SS United States Conservancy's long-awaited exhibit aboard the RMS Queen Mary will be installed in February, 2008.  The exhibit, part of the Queen Mary's "Rivals and Running Mates" gallery, will feature exciting images, informative text and vintage memorabilia.  The SS United States captured the fabled Blue Riband from the Queen Mary, so it is only fitting that she be honored aboard her former rival.  The RMS Queen Mary is permanently moored in Long Beach, California and offers a wonderful lodging alternative for visitors to the Los Angeles area.  For more information about the RMS Queen Mary, visit their website.
Conservancy to Replace Sign at Pier 82

Philly Sign in 2004

The sign at Pier 82 informing visitors to Philadelphia about the SS United States was recently destroyed by the elements.  We are actively working to have a new, more weather-resistant replacement made and installed.  We'd like to thank Norwegian Cruise Line, owners of the SS United States, for their generous support of the sign's refurbishment.   
Information for Documentary Needed - A Note From Big Ship Films

SS United States Album Cover The Documentary Team has been working with researchers to track down the company or persons who now control the rights to the master recordings of the 1959 Everest Records Release, "Let's Dance On Board the SS United States," a recording of the ship's orchestra under the baton of Alfred Menconi.  Unfortunately, the Everest catalog has been sold off and scattered to various owners, and every clue has lead to a dead end.  Because of arcane copyright laws, this marvelous music may have to be excluded from the broadcasts of "Lady in Waiting" if we cannot locate this entity.  If you have any information, please email bigshipfilms@gmail.com.  Thanks! 



Please Renew your Membership for 2008!

We hope that you will renew your membership for 2008.  Our membership levels range from $25.00 to $1,000.  More information about membership dues and benefits is available on our website.  Note that all donations to the SS United States Conservancy are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.  We encourage you to donate via Paypal by clicking the "donate" button below.  (If you are not directed to the Conservancy's Paypal Donate page, please visit our website for a link.)  If you prefer to mail payment along with a membership application, please visit:
Thank you for your Support!
 
Thank you so much for your support and for your continued interest in our national flagship, the SS United States.  Long may she live!
 
Sincerely,
 

The Board of Directors
SS United States Conservancy