Crew Memories: SS United States Radio Operator Paul MacCarthy
The SS United States touched thousands of lives over her prolific seventeen year service career. Today, as we fight to secure a future for our nation's greatest and sole-remaining ocean liner, the Conservancy is also hard at work preserving the stories of the Big U's former passengers and crew members. SS United States Radio Officer Paul MacCarthy served aboard the vessel from 1957-1969. He has generously shared this transmission from the ship's past with the Conservancy: "It
2018 Mid-Year Appeal: Working Together to Save Our Nation's Flagship
The Conservancy is hard at work fighting for the future of our nation's irreplaceable flagship, the SS United States. Today, this extraordinary vessel needs your help. Learn more in this urgent appeal from Conservancy Executive Director Susan Gibbs: SS United States graphic by Greg Shutters. Dear Conservancy supporter: Red, white and blue. Speed, splendor and glory. The story of America’s Flagship, the SS United States, is a story of the nation’s confidence, pride and ambitio
FINAL WEEK to Order Your Limited-Edition SS United States T-Shirt
Are you passionate about the SS United States? It's not too late to show your support for our nation's greatest and sole-surviving ocean liner by ordering the Conservancy's newest, CustomInk t-shirt — available this month only! Available this month only: limited-edition SS United States t-shirt. This original design by European Chapter Chair Mario Alvarez-Garcillán features the vessel’s primary transatlantic ports of call: New York, Le Havre, Southampton and Bremerhaven. The
Upcoming Event: Fire Fighter, America’s Fireboat, Celebrates 80th Anniversary
The Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum in Greenport, Long Island, is celebrating the William Francis Gibbs-designed vessel's 80th birthday this month with a variety of festivities — including a rechristening of the ship by Gibbs' granddaughter, SS United States Conservancy Executive Director Susan Gibbs. Don't miss the exciting weekend-long celebration, August 24th - 26th. Learn more: Event flyer shared by the Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum. As reported by The Independent: "Fire Figh
Upcoming Event: Susan Gibbs Presents "The History and Preservation of America’s Flagship"
Conservancy Executive Director Susan Gibbs will be giving an exciting talk on the history and preservation of the SS United States on August 25th at the Peconic Landing Community Center in Greenport, Long Island. Don't miss this upcoming event! Learn more: Conservancy Executive Director Susan Gibbs will speak on the history and preservation of the SS United States on August 25th in Greenport, Long Island. Photograph courtesy of Jeffrey Katz. The History and Preservation of 'A
Innovative Design: The Famous Funnels of the SS United States
The SS United States' magnificent red, white and blue "sampan" funnels remain the tallest ever to be installed on a ship — at 65 feet they are themselves as tall as a 6-story building. Today, learn more about their innovative design: Can you spot the differences between the iconic red, white and blue funnels of the SS United States (top) and SS America? Photograph courtesy of Jane Schuling. Preventing fumes on deck from ships' funnels has always been a headache for the design
In Memory: Our Flagship Champion, Philanthropist H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest
The SS United States Conservancy is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Philadelphia philanthropist H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest. One of the nation's foremost philanthropists, in 2011 Lenfest donated the funds necessary to prevent the scrapping of the iconic SS United States, allowing the SS United States Conservancy to purchase the vessel from Norwegian Cruise Line. The SS United States remains the only American ocean liner still afloat, and still holds the transatlantic spe
First Class Style: New Limited-Edition SS United States T-Shirt Now Available
Are you passionate about the SS United States? As we chart a course towards this extraordinary vessel's revitalization, you can show your support for our nation's greatest and sole-surviving ocean liner by ordering the Conservancy's newest, limited-edition t-shirt! Now available: limited-edition SS United States t-shirt. This original design by European Chapter Chair Mario Alvarez-Garcillán features the vessel’s primary transatlantic ports of call: New York, Le Havre, Southam
