The Conservancy is sad to share that Bill Krudener, the SS United States' youngest bell captain who made more than 500 transatlantic crossings over the course of his career, has passed away at age 88. Bill and his family attended a number of Conservancy events and was beloved by all. Conservancy board member and former crew member Joe Rota shares this tribute to his former crewmate: Bill Krudener was the bell captain of the Big U. In that job, he handled all 55 bellboys on bo