The Conservancy would like to thank the following supporters for their membership donations:

 

In addition, we'd like to extend a great big thank-you to 13-year-old Brock Bowers in Black Forest, Colorado, for his wonderful donation and note - "I honestly appreciate your cause in saving the SS United States. I give you my blessing that your cause may succeed" - as well as each and every one of our supporters for your donation of time, talents, archival items & artifacts, and funds. Your continued support is what helps to keep America's Flagship from an unhappy fate.

 

The Southeastern Chapter of the SS United States Conservancy will be having its first meeting on Friday, October 24th, at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Asheville, NC. Join Chapter Chair Jordan Morris, along with former passenger Michael Jaramillo, at 6pm as they officially kick off the new chapter during this "meet and eat" event.

 

 

The Florida Chapter of the Conservancy held its latest meeting on Saturday, August 23, in Greenacres, FL. The Chapter has been discussing the challenges of meeting locations, as well as meeting times and frequency. After reviewing the results of the survey issued to Florida Chapter members, it was decided to hold meetings quarterly, and to alternate meeting locations between the northern and southern part of the state. It is expected that this will engage more participation by holding meetings at locations convenient for all who'd like to attend.

 

In addition, survey results suggested that meetings during the day would be preferable, so the next meeting of the Florida Chapter will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, November 8th in the Southern part of the state. More details can be found HERE in the Chapter's August meeting minutes, and will be sent to Chapter members later in October.

 

 

 

The winning team: Dr. Sydney Tyson, Doretta Digioia, Jim Quade, and Bill Magee at Honeybrook Golf Club

 

On September 19th, members of the Conservancy descended upon Honeybrook Golf Club for a Benefit Golf Tournament, Art Exhibit and Silent Auction, organized by members from several chapters and held in memory of Capt. William Francis Kolbe. In addition to teams of golfers, a number of spectators also attended to show their support and to view the inspirational artwork of Maria Mijares and Paul Stipkovich on display throughout the day.

 

After the tournament, the group enjoyed a delicious specially-prepared lunch made with locally-sourced food while browsing the numerous auction items that had been donated by various individuals and businesses. The day's events -- including hole sponsorships, golf fees, and auction proceeds -- raised over $7,000, all of which was matched by Jim Pollin's matching grant.

 

 

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The Conservancy wishes to extend its deepest condolences to the family of former crew member Art Snow. 

Drew Bello shared that his uncle was part of the original crew and ran the forward fire room on the ship's Maiden Voyage. He was 1st Assistant by 1955 and left the ship in 1960 to work in the office and supervised the building of the Challenger 1's. Art was eventually put in charge of vessel development for US Lines, where Drew would often visit him. Drew also mentioned that his uncle knew William Francis Gibbs quite well. Art shared many things about the SS United States with Drew, including that: "if it wasn't for the US we wouldn't have the supercarriers we have today. She truly was a Naval experiment."

 

Fair winds and following seas, Art Snow.

October 2, 1958:  The first of many of the United States' voyages is cancelled due to labor disputes.

 

October 4, 1958:  The first commercial transatlantic flight from London's Heathrow Airport to New York's Idlewild Airport (now John F. Kennedy Airport) is made. The aircraft is a DeHavilland Comet flying for British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC).

 

October 8, 1945:  Raytheon patents the microwave oven. The United States was the first liner to feature microwaves in her galleys.

 

October 8, 1984:  A week-long auction begins, where nearly all of the artwork and fittings of the SS United States is sold.

 

October 9, 1951:  The first travel page advertisements for the SS United States appear in newspapers across America.

 

October 11, 1955:  John F. and Jacqueline Kennedy arrive in New York aboard the SS United States. The future president had been touring NATO member nations as a Massachusetts senator.

 

October 15, 1935:  USS Mahan, the first warship designed by William Francis Gibbs, is launched. The Mahan is sunk by friendly fire in 1944 to prevent her capture by the Japanese Navy.

 

October 18, 1961:  "West Side Story," the film adaptation of the 1957 Broadway musical, premieres. The SS United States, docked at New York's Pier 86, is seen in the opening credits.

 

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