“Ship to Shore: A Love Story” by Dean Barber, Site Selection Magazine, May 2012Read the full article here.
April 15, 2012 - USA Today
Column: Where Titanic failed, American vessel stood tall, by Susan Gibbs, USA Today, April 15, 2012.
In light of the buzz surrounding the 100th anniversary of the RMS Titanic's tragic loss, USA Today published an op-ed reflection on the SS United States, her innovations inspired by lessons learned from the Titanic, and her own unique legacy, written by Conservancy's executive director, Susan GIbbs.
As we approach the Titanic's 100th anniversary on Sunday, the doomed luxury liner seems to be sailing across every television and computer screen. Amidst the rapt attention paid to a British ship's tragic end, the most famous ocean liner that never sank still bears the proud name United States. Though sadly overlooked by most Americans, our nation's flagship still serves as an enduring symbol of American postwar power, pride and innovation.
You can read the article in its entirety here.
N24: America’s Dreamboat
This 45-minute television documentary, produced by German news channel N24, explores how the SS United States served as a symbol of America at the peak of its power.The film crew visited the ship and interviewed a number of SS United States Conservancy leaders and and members. It was written and directed by Detlev Konnerth and Charlotte Krüger, and produced by Stefan Aust, one of the best-known journalists in Germany.Although the video is in German, you do have the option to add subtitles, and in our opinion, it’s worth watching for the footage alone!Click here to view “America’s Dreamboat: The History of the SS United States.”