Updates on the Conservancy, the SS United States, and our future museum and visitor experience.
The caretakers of the SS United States, once known as the Queen of the Seas, have sent out an SOS to the highest office in the land as the vessel faces the threat of eviction. In addition to President Joe Biden, the SS United States Conservancy has sent a plea for help to the U.S. Secretary of the Navy and members of Congress, describing how the ship is “under the imminent threat of eviction and destruction,” appealing to their patriotis
Read MoreAs part of its urgent campaign to save America’s Flagship – the SS United States – and transform the historic vessel into a dynamic, commercially viable destination, the SS United States Conservancy has reached out to President Joe Biden and key members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. These leaders and other federal and state officials could help save the endangered ocean liner by supporting efforts to secure alternative dockage as redevelopment plans for the ship advance.
Read MoreToday, America’s Flagship is in grave danger. Without notice, the vessel’s landlord, which leases the pier from the Port of Philadelphia, doubled the ship’s docking fee during the pandemic. Then they issued an eviction order. This is why our elected leaders need to act now. Budgets are about priorities.
Read MorePhiladelphia 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.
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