Passenger Memories: Mark Yuill Shares Vintage Footage of America's Flagship
"Twice in a Lifetime" Growing up as the son of an Army officer, Mark Yuill had lots of experience moving to far-flung places, but when the family boarded the SS United States in New York in 1963, he knew this time would be different. “This time,” he recalls, “we were going to France! And, better yet, rather than the 12 hour flight in a prop plane that was our last European posting travel experience, this time we got to take a ship, for the first time! As a high school-aged te
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'
Step Aboard America's Flagship with Soaring New Video Footage
Last month, a select group of Conservancy members were given the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to climb aboard the SS United States for a special, extensive tour with Crossing on Time author, David Macaulay. As longtime subscribers to this newsletter are aware, David is an award-winning author and illustrator who traveled on the Big U as a boy, relocating to his new home in the US. Crossing on Time is his newly published, lavishly illustrated, and critically acclaimed b
Lady in Waiting Documentary Now on Amazon Prime
For those who have been asking about the 2008 documentary, SS United States: Lady in Waiting, we have some great news: the film is currently available to stream for free, for all Amazon Prime members! SS United States: Lady in Waiting features appearances from a number of familiar faces, including the Conservancy's Executive Director Susan Gibbs, legendary journalist (and honorary chair of our Advisory Council) Walter Cronkite, and several members of our Board of Directors —
WATCH: SS United States Featured in French Documentary Series "Paradis de Rouille" on ARTE
The SS United States may be America's Flagship, but she has always been a true global icon — her graceful lines, record-breaking speed and engineering prowess are appreciated worldwide to this day. The Big U recently demonstrated her enduring international appeal with a moving feature in the documentary series "Paradis de rouille" (Rust Paradise) by French director Thierry Berrod of Mona Lisa Productions. The episode, with a focus on relics of rail and sea travel, initially a
WATCH: The Christening of America's Greatest Ocean Liner, the SS United States
On June 23rd, 1951, the SS United States was christened by Lucille Connally, wife of Texas senator Tom Connally, in Newport News, VA. Despite the 100-degree heat, thousands of attendees looked on as she christened the ship with a single swing of the champagne bottle at 12:45 p.m. Lucille Connally christens America's Flagship, the SS United States. Image by the Associated Press, courtesy of The New York Times online archives. An estimated 500,000 more watched what was said to
WATCH: SS United States Dazzles in Virtual Sailor Animated Video
We love to see America's Flagship inspire! Young supporter Nick Van de Velde recently reached out to share this fantastic video, animated in the Virtual Sailor simulator. Watch, as the SS United States steams under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and into New York Harbor in Nick's creative video: "Virtual Sailor: The SS United States Needs Help" Like what you see? Be sure to visit the SS United States Conservancy's Facebook page and give us a 'like' — you can find exciting new c
WATCH: Here's Hope! Comedian Bob Hope Aboard the SS Untied States
The SS United States was the ship on which to sail in the 1950s and 60s, carrying a very impressive complement of notable passengers on nearly every voyage. British Pathé has shared this archival footage of the ship's "liveliest passenger," American stand-up comedian, vaudevillian and actor, Bob Hope, arriving in Southampton in 1952. "Here's Hope!" Video shared by British Pathé. Upon his arrival, Hope said to the press: "I just want to tell you that It's been a wonderful trip
Former SS United States Purser Jim Green Gives Captivating Talk at 'Lady in Waiting' Screeni
The story of the SS United States is the story of the many extraordinary men and women who traveled and worked aboard her. Recently, Conservancy board member Mark B. Perry joined former SS United States purser Jim Green for a special screening of the acclaimed 2008 American Public Television documentary, SS United States: Lady in Waiting. Perry, who also produced the film, wrote following the event: "I had the honor of presenting SS United States: Lady in Waiting at the Oakmo
WATCH: American Evangelist Billy Graham Arrives in Britain Aboard the SS United States
The SS United States was the ship on which to sail in the 1950s and 60s, carrying a very impressive complement of notable passengers on nearly every voyage. British Pathé has shared this archival footage of one such passenger, American evangelist Billy Graham, arriving in Britain aboard the SS United States in 1954. In a crowd of fans and reporters, Graham was interviewed as he prepared to embark on a three-month "crusade" through England. "Thousands Mob U.S. Evangelist." Vid
