SS United States Conservancy

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The SS United States Conservancy leads the global effort to celebrate and commemorate the SS United States as an enduring symbol of American history and innovation. While the iconic ocean liner will soon be transformed into the world’s largest artificial reef, we will continue to tell her story - and the stories of the many lives she touched and enriched - in our future museum.

 

OUR WORK

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America's Flagship
America's Flagship

The SS United States, the world's fastest ocean liner, isn't just a marvel of technology: she's a living icon of the American dream. She represents the power of freedom, hard work, common purpose, and innovation.

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NEW! "Food and Dining Aboard the SS United States"
NEW! "Food and Dining Aboard the SS United States"

See never-before-seen artifacts and objects from the Conservancy's collections and learn about how passengers feasted on the seas in our newest digital exhibition.

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Bon Voyage, Big U
Bon Voyage, Big U

Every time the SS United States prepared to sail, thousands of people gathered to wish their friends, family, and neighbors "bon voyage." As we prepare for the Big U’s forthcoming transformation, we invite you to share your message to the SS United States.

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Oral History Projects
Oral History Projects

We have connected with hundreds of former officers and crew members, builders, designers, passengers, maritime historians, and ship enthusiasts to help preserve the legacy of the Big U. These moving stories collected over the last decade preserve the first- hand accounts of the thrill of serving and sailing on board America’s Flagship.

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LATEST NEWS

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CBS Sunday Morning: The SS United States and her final destination
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CBS Spotlights the SS United States

The news of the SS United States’ planned departure from Mobile, AL to Okaloosa County, FL during the second week of November was broadcast by CBS News. Coverage also highlighted the SS United States Conservancy’s work developed the SS United States museum in Okaloosa County, and our preservation of the ship’s legendary funnels.

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An Update on the SS United States
An Update on the SS United States

Florida's Okaloosa County has updated the timeline for converting the SS United States into the "World’s Largest Artificial Reef" and has announced that the ship's deployment is planned for the second week of November.

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Second Major Art Donation This Year
Second Major Art Donation This Year

The Conservancy is thrilled to announce an incredible new acquisition to our curatorial collection – a stunning mid-century installation mural originally mounted in the Cabin Class Smoking room aboard the SS United States created by abstract artist Lewis York.

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Times-Picayune Coverage of the Conservancy's Future Museum
Times-Picayune Coverage of the Conservancy's Future Museum

The Times-Picayune reported on the enormous public interest in the SS United States and the Conservancy's exciting plans for a future museum and visitor experience.

Photo of the SS United States from 2025 courtesy of Nathanael Miller.

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