News — SS United States Conservancy
WEBSep 12, 2024 — The national nonprofit organization that owns the historic SS United States filed an urgent motion in the U.S. District Court for Eastern Pennsylvania containing new evidence that the iconic vessel’s landlord, Penn Warehousing & Distribution engaged in a range of misconduct to block the Conservancy’s effort to comply with a court order ...
SS United States Conservancy
WEBAug 7, 2024. Cruise Industry News: SS United States Conservancy Raises $150k; Secures Additional Big Donation. The SS United States Conservancy recently announced that it has raised over $150,000 as part of its efforts to try to relocate the SS United States. Read More →.
Transformative Plan Unveiled to Save America's Flagship — SS …
WEBNov 2, 2023 — NEW YORK, NY – The SS United States, America’s Flagship, could return home to New York as a transformative economic development project unveiled today by the SS United States Conservancy, the owner of the famed vessel.
The Ship — SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe SS United States is widely considered the safest passenger ship ever built, in contrast to the "unsinkable" Titanic. She carried far more lifeboats and rafts than were required by law.
Fast Facts - SS United States Conservancy
WEBThanks to her reduced weight and powerful engines, the SS United States could go almost as fast in reverse as the Titanic could go forward. On her maiden voyage, the SS United States shattered the trans-Atlantic speed record in both directions.
History: Design & Launch - SS United States Conservancy
WEBThe ship that would become known as the SS United States became the first major liner to be built in a dry dock, which both simplified the construction process and facilitated William Francis Gibbs’ obsession with secrecy.
Statement from the SS United States Conservancy
WEBAug 21, 2024 — (PHILADELPHIA, PA) – The clock continues to tick down for the SS United States, following this week’s federal court ruling. However, Senior Judge Anita Brody opened the door for the iconic vessel to remain at its pier beyond the September 12 date, under certain conditions.
Passengers & Crew - SS United States Conservancy
WEBDid you sail on the SS United States? Did you or someone you know work on board the ship? Do you have a family connection to the “Big U”? The SS United States Conservancy is compiling a comprehensive database of passenger lists …
Featured News Coverage - SS United States Conservancy
WEBAug 9, 2024 — CITY & STATE PA: Elected leaders must act now to save the SS United States. February 2, 2024 - In 1812, the commonwealth of Pennsylvania nearly demolished Independence Hall. Political leaders sought to raze the iconic building and carve up its land for the highest bidders.
restoration — News — SS United States Conservancy
WEBMar 10, 2020 — RXR Realty Moving Forward with Plans to Restore Legendary Ocean Liner, the SS United States. News. RXR distributes Request for Expressions of Interest (RFEI) seeking partnership with US city for a permanent waterfront location to restore “America’s Flagship” to its former glory.