The National Maritime Historical Society featured a special presentation by maritime historian Charles Anderson on the legendary SS United States at their annual gathering of members and friends.

With a deeply personal connection to the SS United States, Charles Anderson shares the remarkable story of this Cold War-era engineering marvel, luxury liner, and enduring symbol of American innovation. Discover the ship’s historic significance and the ongoing efforts to preserve her legacy.

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Charles B. Anderson comes from a family with deep maritime roots—his father, Commodore John W. Anderson, was master of the SS United States from 1952 to 1964. A US Navy veteran and Commander in the Naval Reserve, Anderson built a distinguished career in admiralty and environmental law, serving as a partner at Haight, Gardner, Holland & Knight and later as head of Skuld North America Inc. He studied at Columbia and Princeton and was a Marshall Fellow at the University of Copenhagen. A longtime trustee of the National Maritime Historical Society, he also serves on the Board of the SS United States Conservancy and is co-author of Shipping and Environment.