A news team from PennLive was on hand at our crew reunion in September to interview attendees about what the SS United States means to them. You can now watch stories from five individuals -- Heinz Bayer, who emigrated from Germany aboard the SS United States; Joe Rota, a long-time crew hand; Harold Goldfarb, who once served as the ship's surgeon; and Susan Gibbs, granddaughter of the ship's designer, William Francis Gibbs, and the Conservancy's executive director.Click here to watch those interviews.
Nov 22, 2016 -- Penn Live: How 'America's flagship' ended up decaying outside of an Ikea
This excellent article by Julia Hatmaker delves into the rich history of the SS United States -- including William Francis Gibbs' legendarily obsessive fireproofing -- and projects what the future could hold for "the jewel of the American maritime experience."Hatmaker's piece includes gorgeous video reporting from our crew reunion in September. "It is not fair to say that this is just a ship," former passenger Heinz Bayer told her. "It is more than a ship. It is for people like me, a way into a new life ... and a new world. It becomes like a mother that takes you someplace where you're safe, and the SS United States had been my mother in regards to that."Click here to read the full piece.
November 11, 2016 -- The Conservancy Marches In America's Parade
We're proud to announce that our New York Chapter carried on the tradition of participating in the New York Veterans Day Parade, also known as America's Parade. They marched up Fifth Avenue to honor the brave individuals who served our nation, and to commemorate the SS United States' proud career as a peacetime flagship liner always ready to serve her nation if duty called.Thank you to our New York Chapter Co-Chairs Paul Stipkovich, Glenn Lappin and Carl Weber for leading the SS United States Conservancy's contingent, as well as to Lloyd Burket, Ralph Casado, Eric Fahner, Jaye Maynard, Fred Rodriguez, Rita Sharkey, Mike St. Amour, Eileen Wangner, and to all the chapter members, family members, and supporters who gave their time and enthusiasm to the event. The generosity and dedication of all involved made it possible to represent the SS United States with bright, festive conviviality.To all our nation's veterans and active-duty service members, we salute and thank you![huge_it_gallery id="9"]