US-based national news channel Al Jazeera America's flagship show "America Tonight" recently ran an eight-minute two-part segment about the SS United States' Conservancy's efforts to save "America's Flagship."  To view the story, click HERE. 

Combined with the recent full-page story in the New York Times ("Keeping a Historic Ship Afloat") and the front-page story in the Washington Post ("Propelled by a Dream"), the Conservancy's media outreach efforts have generated national news coverage of the SS United States' plight and potential.  Visit the "Media Highlights" page on the Conservancy's website HERE to view these stories and more. 

We have a powerful story to tell:  We know the SS United States is the only legendary American ocean liner still afloat.  We know the restored SS United States will attract visitors by the thousands and will revitalize an urban waterfront area. We know the future SS United States Center for Design and Discovery will be an extraordinary museum and educational center.  We know the ship's conversion into a stationary mixed-use development complex is a profitable proposition for investors.  The verdict is still out, however, as to whether or not our dreams and plans for the ship will be realized.

While the SS United States continues to capture interest and attention from prospective developers, the ship's re-purposing is a unique and capital-intensive undertaking.  Al Jazeera America reported costs of up to $1 billion to return her to seafaring service.  However, this statement was misleading.  The ship's conversion into a permanently-moored mixed-use development and museum complex will cost far, far less.

We're now closer than ever to securing that permanent home for the ship and the next stage of her career. Together we've spread the word by sharing her story with friends, neighbors, and within our local communities. You've helped expand our outreach efforts by joining our regional Chapters, participating in letter-writing campaigns to key officials, and personal outreach to potential major donors. And we continue to have positive meetings with investors. But we have not yet crossed the finish line.

We are at the crucial, pivotal stage where our efforts now count the most. As our redevelopment team works to finalize negotiations, we must continue to reach out to public officials, build the Conservancy's membership base, submit those employer donation-matching forms, participate in local Conservancy events, attend Chapter meetings, and take full advantage of Jim Pollin's generous $100,000 matching grant opportunity. Please stay tuned for a major outreach initiative being planned by the Conservancy's New York Chapter, and how you can get involved!

We are truly grateful for all your contributions of every kind, and we whole-heartedly thank you for your continued support during this final stretch. Let's Save Our Ship! 

Rendering of SS United States' Reception Area by Schopfer & Associates.