Climbing Aboard the Big U with Supporter Wayne Yanda
Throughout September, the Conservancy ran a special campaign to raise funds for the SS United States, with a focus on generating donations of $35 or more from our members. In case you missed it, you can read more about our "Don't Give Up the Ship" campaign HERE. As you may recall, we promised to reward one qualifying donor with a guided tour of America's Flagship. That donor was Wayne Yanda, who, just last weekend, made the journey to South Philadelphia — where he was able cl
Bright New Banner Graces SS United States Flybridge
Have you paid a visit to the SS United States recently at her Philadelphia berth? As the Conservancy continues to raise public awareness and financial resources for the maintenance, restoration and ultimate redevelopment of America's great flagship, we’ve mounted a new banner across the length of the ship’s flybridge — letting the many curious passers-by on Delaware Avenue know how to learn more about our mission. Why is this ship so special? Find out at ssusc.org! Photograph
The Extraordinary Photographs of Albert W. Durant Capture African-American Life Aboard the SS United
Continuing its commitment to protect and showcase the legacy of America’s Flagship, the SS United States Conservancy is proud to include a series of spectacular black and white photographs by Albert W. Durant in our permanent curatorial collections. The photographs were taken by Durant — Williamsburg, Virginia’s first African-American city-licensed photographer — during the ship's top-secret trial runs in early 1952, and depict African-American kitchen staff and stewards aboa
PHOTOS: SS United States artifacts at the Peabody Essex Museum
Conservancy Advisory Council member Michael Harrison visited the PEM's 'Ocean Liners' exhibit and shared these terrific images with us. 'Ocean Liners: Glamour, Speed, and Style' is running at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts through October 9th. As the museum's website describes: From the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century, ocean liners were floating showcases of technology, opulence and social sophistication. As icons of modernity and aspirational
Register now for the June 24th SS United States Artists' Tour
Attention artists and photographers: don't miss out on this unique chance to join the Conservancy aboard America's Flagship for a very special curatorial project! Photo courtesy of past Artists' Tour participant Mike Russell On Saturday, June 24 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, we invite you to join Conservancy staff on a limited-access study of the SS United States to help contribute to the recordation of the ship through visual documentation. Click here to view event details & reser
Join the SS United States Artists' Tours June 24th & July 15th!
Attention artists and photographers! We have a unique opportunity for you! Photo courtesy of past Artists' Tour participant Jim Trynosky On Saturday, June 24 from 10:00am to 1:00pm, we invite you to join Conservancy staff on a special, limited-access curatorial study of the SS United States to help contribute to the study and recordation of America’s Flagship through visual documentation. Click here to view event details for June 24th On Saturday, July 15 from 10:00am to 1:00
A Recap of the May 27th Artists' Tour Aboard the SS United States
A select group of photographers had the opportunity to tour America's Flagship to help document and study the her incredible design. The SS United States Conservancy recently invited a small group of photographers to come on board the SS United States to participate in a special creative project. What never ceases to amaze us is how the ship inspires such a broad range of creative perspectives. Rarely are two ever alike, as demonstrated by the work of these photographers. The
Join us on the SS United States Artists’ Tour!
Attention artists and photographers: we have a unique opportunity for you! We invite you to join Conservancy staff on a special, limited-access curatorial study of the SS United States on Saturday, May 27 or Saturday, June 3 to help contribute to the study and recordation of America’s Flagship through visual documentation. General public access to the SS United States is restricted. While limited vessel tours are offered as a Conservancy membership benefit at the 'Captain’s Q
The SS United States: A Photographer's Playground (Part 2)
The SS United States Conservancy’s permanent collections are an important component of the organization’s larger curatorial efforts to preserve both the tangible and intangible history of the SS United States. We want to share a truly prized photo from the permanent collections today. This one comes from all the way back in 1952 -- America's Flagship's first year in service -- taken by Edward J. Heins, Jr., the ship's Chief Plumber. Witness one of the United States' iconic fu
The SS United States: A Photographer's Playground (Part 1)
The SS United States Conservancy’s permanent collections are an important component of the organization’s larger curatorial efforts to preserve both the tangible and intangible history of American's Flagship, the SS United States. One of our favorite photos from the permanent collections is full of life. Coming courtesy of passenger Chester Kishel, Jr., it depicts a cool, confident subject framed perfectly by the ship's life boat davits: Through generous donations from indivi
