Inaugural presentation by SS United States Conservancy Board Member Charles Anderson
Image of Charles B. Anderson aboard the Bridge of the SS America with his father, Commodore John Anderson. (Courtesy of Charles B. Anderson)
We are honored and excited to have Charles B. Anderson, Conservancy board member and son of Commodore John W. Anderson, join us for a special members event. Charles will be sharing his personal recollections on his father’s storied career at the helm of the SS United States through personal photos and stories.
This presentation is the kick-off event for the Conservancy’s new multi-part webinar program, The Allowance List: A Curatorial Conversation Series. Through intimate presentations and discussion, Conservancy members will be taken behind the scenes to gain insight into interesting (and sometimes surprising!) stories behind the objects in the Conservancy's collections and the fascinating personalities associated with the ship's history. Join us online for engaging presentations and discussions that promise to enrich your understanding of the historic legacy of the SS United States. Whether you have a direct and intimate connection with America's Flagship, or you are curious to discover what all the fuss is about, this series is sure to spark discussions and intrigue and inspire you.
Since its founding in 2009, the SS United States Conservancy has been educating the public about the ship's history, developing physical and digital exhibitions, planning a future museum, and expanding its curatorial and archival collections. The Conservancy's extensive holdings of artwork and artifacts showcase the extraordinary craftsmanship that made the SS United States a singular technological achievement and unique expression of mid-century modern design. Through acquiring, preserving, and displaying its curatorial collections, the Conservancy works to ensure that the history of the SS United States will endure and inspire for generations to come.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP FOR THE INAUGURAL PRESENTATION OF “THE ALLOWANCE LIST.”
ABOUT CHARLES B. ANDERSON
Charles B. Anderson comes from a family with long maritime traditions, including his grandfather, Captain Charles R. Beard, a steamboat pilot, and his father, Commodore John W. Anderson, the longest serving master of the SS United States (1952-1964). Charles has served on destroyers in the US Navy and currently holds the rank of Commander in the US Naval Reserve. Since 1998, he has been President of Skuld North America, the general US correspondents for Assuranceforeningen Skuld, a leading marine protection and indemnity underwriter based in Oslo, Norway. He was previously a partner in Holland & Knight, and was elected a Titulary Member of the Comite Maritime International in 1998. He is the co-author of Shipping and the Environment, published by Lloyd’s of London Press, now in its second edition. He received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College, a master’ degree from Princeton University and his J.D. from Columbia Law School.
ABOUT THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY
A national nonprofit organization, the SS United States Conservancy leads the global effort to save and repurpose America’s Flagship, the SS United States. The Conservancy raises public awareness and financial resources for the maintenance, restoration, and ultimate reuse of the iconic vessel. Through its curatorial collections and educational programs, the Conservancy works to ensure that the fastest ocean liner ever to cross the Atlantic Ocean remains an inspiration for generations to come. For more information about the SS United States Conservancy and America's Flagship, visit ssusc.org or the Conservancy's Facebook page.