|
Last Chance to buy your #SSUSFullAhead T-Shirt!
|
Time is running out! Only two days left to purchase your #SSUSFullAhead limited
edition T-shirt! After this weekend, they will no longer be available.
These Gildan 100 percent cotton tees will help us raise funds for our $50,000 challenge grant, so please help us spread the word! Purchase yours HERE.
|
|
|
|
| | The SS United States at Philadelphia's Pier 82 last month is shown in a terrific shot taken by photographer Stephen Mallon while on assignment for National Geographic. (Can you spot the seagulls?) The full article can be viewed HERE. |
|
|
|
|
Forthcoming Exhibition: "Superliner United States Writes Headlines"
|
Watch this short promotional video sharing highlights of David Macaulay's forthcoming book about America's Flagship, as well as the vessel's designer, William Francis Gibbs. The interviews take place in Macaulay's studio and aboard the SS United States, where he dives into the ship's magnificent history and recounts his personal connection with the ocean liner. Stay tuned for further information on the forthcoming exhibition, but in the meantime, enjoy this fantastic interview!
|
|
$50,000 Challenge Grant and Curatorial Update
|
|
We would like to thank all of our wonderful members who continue to support the SS United States Conservancy's mission to preserve the historical legacy of America's Flagship.
As we continue into March, our $50,000 Challenge Grant is still underway! A donation of any size helps us to preserve, restore, and expand our already incredible curatorial collections. As of this week, we have already raised $25,625 - we are over half way there!
The Conservancy continues to build its permanent collection of art, artifacts, and archival resources from the SS United States. We are in particular need of passenger lists, either originals and scans, so if you have any in your possession, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We also hope to make contact with SS United States collectors who may be interested in potentially loaning items for future temporary exhibitions curated by the Conservancy. If you might be willing to help, please send us an email.
We will begin professionally digitizing some of our holdings later this year, so keep an eye out for how to access our online database of treasures from America's Flagship. We are excited to begin sharing our collections more widely. Again, thank you so much for helping us continue to expand our preservation and curatorial programs.
The images below illustrate the range of items in our growing curatorial inventory:
|
| | Photo Courtesy of Margaret Dexter |
|
|
| | May 14, 1964 Passenger List |
|
|
| | Courtesy of Mark B. Perry |
|
|
 |
|
SS United States Continues to Make Waves
|
Over three weeks have passed since the Conservancy announced its option agreement with Crystal Cruises to advance the exiting prospect of the SS United States' return to seagoing service. This encouraging news about America's Flagship continues to make waves in media outlets around the world.
Conservancy board member Joe Rota recounts some colorful stories of life on board the SS United States as a member of the crew as well as the Conservancy's efforts to keep the ship afloat. Read the full story HERE.
In "Bringing the Mighty SS United States Back to Life," published in The National Interest, author, historian, and Conservancy Advisory Council Member Steven Ujifusa explores William Francis Gibbs' devotion to America's Flagship and recent developments relating to the ship's future. Read the full article HERE.
"Livonia Company Plays Role in Restoring Ocean Liner," published by HometownLife as part of the USA Today Network, discusses how AlphaUSA's early support helped give America's Flagship a much-needed lifeline. Conservancy Advisory Council Member and AlphaUSA CAO David Lawrence explains why his company chose to help save the SS United States, as well as why her history is so important to preserve. Read the full article HERE.
Stanford University's student radio station KZSU broadcast an interview with the Conservancy's Executive Director, Susan Gibbs, in which she expressed the importance of preserving the ship's history for future generations. Listen to the interview HERE.
Other media outlets that have run terrific stories about the SS United States in recent weeks include the South Philly Review, Travel Pulse, MarineLink, Super Yacht News, and many more!
|
Help spread awareness of America's Flagship.
Thanks to your support, we have over 16,100 "likes" on our Facebook page! Remember to follow us on all of our social media platforms and encourage your friends, colleagues, and family members to join you!
|
|
|
Help us save the SS United States today!
|
SS United States Conservancy
P.O. Box 32115
Washington, DC 20007
(888) 488-7787
|
|
|
|
|
