The Big U is Spotlighted in a New Exhibition
Artist Maria Mijares has a lifelong connection to America's Flagship that dates back to age 2, when she traveled aboard the Big U from New York City to Le Havre, France. In the decades since, she has toured the vessel on several occasions and been a staunch advocate for keeping her afloat. Mijares has channeled her deep, personal connection to the ship into her artwork, immortalizing the SS United States in paintings that have been exhibited and enjoyed by captive audiences i
Painting of America's Flagship Unveiled at Merchant Marine Academy
Last weekend saw an amazing and lasting tribute to America’s Flagship, as the US Merchant Marine Academy “Great Class of 1979” unveiled a massive oil painting depicting the SS United States entering New York Harbor. The painting by Martin Smick measures fifteen feet in height and will hang in Ackerman Auditorium opposite a painting of her sister ship, the SS America. Photo of Martin Smick's painting, prior to its unveiling. Courtesy of Tom Basile. The painting by Martin Smick
From the Captain's Table: Roast Filet of Beef du Barry
Welcome back to our weekly blog series, Recipes from The Captain's Table. Each week, we're featuring recipes crafted and served on board America's Flagship, which you can replicate in your own kitchen. Here's a list of the dishes we've featured so far: Lobster a La United States (Parfait Mocha for dessert) Cold Eggs Muscovite Kangaroo-Tail Soup Scrambled Eggs Rothschild Chef Otto Bismarck had a knack for assembling dishes that were both traditional and modern—familiar, and ye
From the Captain's Table: Scrambled Eggs Rothschild
Welcome back to our weekly blog series, Recipes from The Captain's Table. Each week, we're featuring recipes crafted and served on board America's Flagship, which you can replicate in your own kitchen. Scrambled eggs are often thought of as typical breakfast fare, and rarely considered "gourmet." However, with a little effort, this staple food can transformed into a transcendent meal you won't soon forget! Today, we're excited to share another exotic dish brought to you by th
From the Captain's Table: Kangaroo-Tail Soup
Here we are with round three of our new blog series, Recipes from The Captain's Table. Each week, we'll be featuring recipes crafted and served on board America's Flagship, which you can replicate in your own kitchen. If you're just joining us, we'd recommend you start with week 1 and week 2 before diving into this week's recipe. SS United States passengers enjoyed a range of exotic gourmet soups, including Consomme Madrilene, Bisque of Lobster Royale, and Oyster Broth Tapioc
From the Captain's Table: Cold Eggs Muscovite
We're back with the second installment two of our new blog series, Recipes from The Captain's Table. Each week, we'll be featuring recipes crafted and served on board America's Flagship, which you can replicate in your own kitchen. Last week, we shared a two-course meals featuring Lobster L'United States and a dessert of Parfait Mocha. Today, we'll be spotlighting a unique, egg-based dish called Cold Eggs Muscovite. Here are the instructions (which, though slightly different
Own Rare, Historic Footage of America's Flagship on DVD
The SS United States is admired the world over for so many reasons — from her impeccable design and unparalleled performance as a liner to the fond memories she left her many passengers. Today, we are excited to showcase a pair of DVDs, produced by Wayne Forth and PhotoScenics, which document the iconic interiors of America's Flagship. The first of these, SS United States: The Way She Was, is the final video footage of the ship's interior spaces, as they appeared in the ship'
Special Announcement: Maritime History and Stewardship Cruise
Anchors aweigh! While we’re all dreaming of walking along the freshly painted decks of America’s Flagship and gazing at the waterfront from her dazzling promenade, the SS United States Conservancy is pleased to announce the next best thing: we are again partnering with the Pollin Group and offering a week-long Saving Our Maritime History Cruise. This voyage aboard Royal Caribbean's "Brilliance of the Seas" will depart from Boston on October 11, 2020 and travel along the coast
Don't Give Up the Ship: A Special Opportunity for Conservancy Supporters
More than 67 years after her unforgettable, record-breaking maiden voyage, the SS United States continues to inspire people of all ages and from all walks of life. The Conservancy remains committed to giving this magnificent vessel her long-awaited second act, and we cannot do this without your continued support. With that in mind, we are calling on all of our supporters to renew their commitment to America's Flagship with a donation of $35 or more during the month of Septemb
From the Captain's Table: The Big U Recipe of the Week
As we've discussed previously on this blog, many passengers of the SS United States disembarked the ship with fond memories of meals enjoyed on board. And it was for that reason that United States Lines published The Captain's Table — a recipe book featuring favorite dishes served aboard the Big U and her older sister, the SS America. A page from The Captain's Table, published by United States Lines. Donated by Kingston Winget. Whenever we have posted about this beloved, yet
