Updates on the Conservancy, the SS United States, and our future museum and visitor experience.
We received dozens of submissions, from people who immigrated aboard the ship, have seen the vessel since her retirement and those who have been inspired simply by learning her story. We also received a variety of submissions, including reflective memoirs, poems and more. We are pleased to announce that we’ve selected two winners - Angela Harrison Eng and Julian Sukel.
Read MoreAs our Curatorial & Outreach Associate, Kaila plays an important role in supporting the Conservancy’s mission by assisting with cataloguing and preserving of our curatorial collection, developing new digital exhibitions and assisting with the planning for our future shipboard museum.
Read MoreAs our Administrative & Program Associate, David plays an important role in supporting the Conservancy’s mission by engaging with supporters, managing the Conservancy’s Philadelphia office and assisting with fundraising efforts. David comes to the Conservancy having recently graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he was a digital media assistant and also worked as a gallery assistant for a community arts center.
Read MoreFair winds and following seas to Conservancy Founding Board member Joe Rota. During his nearly seven year career aboard the SS United States, Joe Rota did and saw it all - memories he was always happy to pass along to anyone with a willing ear.
Read MoreThe Conservancy is heartbroken to learn that Joe Rota, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, at his home with his loving family by his side. A founding board member and former crew member, Joe was one of the biggest champions for the cause of saving his beloved SS United States. From his ferocious passion to his epic storytelling about his shipboard adventures, he infused our effort with so much heart, strategic guidance, and humor.
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