"Ocean Liners: Speed and Style" to be Landmark First Exhibition for V&A Dundee
The extraordinary exhibition "Ocean Liners: Speed and Style," on display at London's V&A through June 17th, will be hitting the road again! Tickets have gone on sale for "Ocean Liners: Speed and Style," at V&A Dundee, a new branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum and Scotland's first design museum. The exhibition's opening will coincide with the museum's grand opening on September 15th, and the hotly-anticipated attraction will be on display until February 24th, 2019. The In
WATCH: Here's Hope! Comedian Bob Hope Aboard the SS Untied States
The SS United States was the ship on which to sail in the 1950s and 60s, carrying a very impressive complement of notable passengers on nearly every voyage. British Pathé has shared this archival footage of the ship's "liveliest passenger," American stand-up comedian, vaudevillian and actor, Bob Hope, arriving in Southampton in 1952. "Here's Hope!" Video shared by British Pathé. Upon his arrival, Hope said to the press: "I just want to tell you that It's been a wonderful trip
SS United States Exhibition to Open at National Lighthouse Museum June 14th
Today, we are thrilled to share this exciting announcement from the Conservancy's New York Chapter! The National Lighthouse Museum proudly presents, in partnership with the New York Chapter of the SS United States Conservancy, "Full Speed Ahead to the Fabulous SS United States!" This exhibit, on display at the National Lighthouse Museum June 14th- August 3rd, celebrates the extraordinary career of the luxury liner known as "America's Flagship." Poster by New York Chapter co-c
SS United States Crew Member Joe Rota Honored With Blue Riband Award
On Friday, May 11th, aboard the inaugural SS United States Legacy Cruise to Bermuda, the SS United States Conservancy was excited to award former crew member and founding Conservancy board member Joseph Rota the organization's prestigious honor, the Blue Riband Award. Rota received the medal in recognition of a lifetime of service to America's Flagship — Joe held the positions of First Class elevator operator, bellboy, waiter, and photographer aboard the SS United States duri
SS United States Legacy Cruise Raises $100,000 to Help Save America’s Flagship
The SS United States Conservancy is proud to announce that the inaugural SS United States Legacy Cruise has raised $100,000 to help save America’s Flagship! Cruise industry executive and philanthropist Jim Pollin, owner of the Pollin Group and winner of the SS United States Conservancy’s National Flagship Champion Award, presented a check to Conservancy executive director Susan Gibbs on May 6th for the amount of $100,000. The funds will be used to cover carrying costs for the
Inaugural "William Francis Gibbs Interscholastic Engineering and Design Competition" Held
The SS United States remains an icon of American design and engineering, inspiring the next generation of young scientists and innovators. The month, the legacy of the Big U's groundbreaking designer, William Francis Gibbs, was honored with the naming of a high school STEM competition: the "William Francis Gibbs Interscholastic Engineering and Design Competition," held at Tenafly High School, NJ, on May 1st. On site at the "William Francis Gibbs Interscholastic Engineering an
Now Available: Custom SS United States Arrival Maps
The Conservancy is excited to share an exciting new commemorative item available in support of our mission to save and revitalize America's historic flagship, the SS United States! The SS United States is not only a national symbol of American pride and history; she was the gateway to the American dream for thousands of passengers. We're partnering with Jimaworks to offer exciting custom immigration maps, with 15% of the proceeds from sales donated to the Conservancy in direc
A Family's Passion for the SS United States: Joseph and Dennis Belanger
The SS United States endures to this day thanks to her many generous friends and supporters across the nation and around the globe, all of whom understand the urgent need to protect and revitalize this incredible vessel. This week we're highlighting one steadfast supporter's special connection to America's Flagship, and his extraordinary collection of SS United States memorabilia and art! Dennis Belanger's father, Joseph L.A. Belanger, served aboard the SS United States from
