A Moving Reunion with the Big U
On July 14, the Conservancy was delighted to host a special "Blue Riband anniversary" tour of the SS United States for former passengers, crew, and their families. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with all our guests and talking about their individual relationships with the ship. Today, we're delighted to share the story of one of those former passengers, Liz Waters. As the winner of our recent Blue Riband Month social media contest, Liz was invited (along with her mother,
Guernsey's Arlan Ettinger Donates an Exceptional Item to Our Collection
In addition to saving the physical vessel that is America's Flagship, the SS United States Conservancy is also committed to preserving the legacy of this iconic and unforgettable ship. Part of that mission includes acquiring items from and related to the SS United States and United States Lines. To that end, the Conservancy is excited to announce the donation of an exceptional artifact — a monumental stationary bike odometer from the SS United States’ gymnasium — to our growi
The Big U's Rival in the Pacific
The SS United States was nationally renowned as both a triumph of design and engineering and a symbol of national unity. After claiming the Blue Riband on her maiden voyage, she came to be known as "The World's Fastest Ocean Liner." And, though the years have brought about many changes for America's Flagship, it's a title she can still rightly came — to this day, no liner has made a faster roundtrip crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. But did you know that the Big U almost had so
