VIDEO: The Structurally Sound SS United States
The Big U was built to be the world's fastest, safest, most technologically advanced ocean liner-- and her level of quality and craftsmanship still shows today. Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFun
CLASSIC VIDEO: SS United States "At Your Service" Promo
"AN ENTIRELY NEW KIND OF SHIP..." Witness a real treat from the prime years of the Big U! Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like' — you can find exciting new content there every week! Want to help us reach our goal to rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Make your donation today. Together, we can save the United States. #video
VIDEO: A View from the Top of the SS United States
See the panoramic view from atop one of the Big U's famous funnels! Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like' — you can find exciting new content there every week! The SS United States offers over 500,000 square feet of the most innovative and exciting real estate in the country. We are committed to the ship's revitalization and redevelopment, as well as to preserving the ship's historic legacy, but America's Fla
Flagship FAQS: Why doesn't the Conservancy repaint the SS United States?
Today, we're back to answer another important question posed by our generous supporters: Why doesn't the Conservancy repaint the SS United States? America's Flagship has a weather-worn appearance at her current pier in Philadelphia. While the vessel remains structurally sound, the ship was withdrawn from service in 1969 and has not been re-coated in almost 50 years. Some of our supporters have urged us to paint the ship's exterior, starting with the ship's two iconic red, whi
VIDEO: Aboard the SS United States' First Class Deck
Tom Basile takes you where dignitaries, celebrities, and business travelers laid their heads on their transatlantic voyages aboard America's Flagship. Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFundMe page a
VIDEO: The Big U's Famous Funnels
Tom Basile shares some of the history behind two of the most iconic components of the SS United States: her fabulous funnels. Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFundMe page and make your donation tod
VIDEO: Welcome to the SS United States' Dining Room
Tom Basile takes you to the Big U's famous dining room, which would make for a perfect mixed-use space for current and future generations to enjoy for years to come... Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit ou
Flagship fan builds SS United States model, working on his second
We would like to give a special-shout out to Anthony Skiles of Lancaster, Pennsylvania! Read what Anthony wrote to the Conservancy this summer: Hello, my name is Anthony Skiles, I am 31 years old from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I just wanted to say thank you to Susan Gibbs and everyone at the conservancy for work to preserve the most incredible for lack of a better word, thing I have ever seen. I have going to Philadelphia for as long as I can remember, school field trips, base
VIDEO: Jumping into the SS United States' pool
The Big U represented the standard of luxury in transatlantic travel-- join Tom Basile as he shares the story behind the ship's swimming pool. Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like'-- you can find new videos there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised $300,000 to date-- want to help us reach our goal for rescuing rescue and revitalize America's Flagship? Visit our GoFundMe page and make
VIDEO: Attention to detail made the SS United States the greatest of all time
America's Flagship was 'the space shuttle of her day' because her tireless builders pulled out all the stops. Join the Conservancy's Tom Basile as he breaks down some of the Made-in-USA craftsmanship that helped bring this record-breaking vessel into the world. Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like' — you can find new exciting content there every week! The WE ARE THE UNITED STATES campaign has raised over $300
