Updates on the Conservancy, the SS United States, and our future museum and visitor experience.
Philadelphia is home to many symbols that represent the heart of our nation, from Independence Hall to the Liberty Bell. In 1996, the city welcomed yet another iconic symbol of America’s unconquerable spirit. Rising above Pier 82 in South Philadelphia, “America’s Flagship,” the SS United States, has become a beacon of hope that gathers people together to appreciate its amazing story.
Read MoreBrenda was picking up her sister, Queenie, from the passenger terminal at Pier 86 along New York City’s waterfront. Queenie Englehart had been visiting family and friends in Europe, and had made the westbound crossing aboard the SS United States.
Read MoreOn July 3, 1952, a crowd of over 13,000 gathered around Pier 86 on Manhattan’s Luxury Liner Row. In awe and admiration, young and old, they gazed upon a modern marvel. At 990 feet, the SS United States was over 100 feet longer than the RMS Titanic. If stood on one end, she’d have measured up to the iconic Chrysler Building.
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