SOS call for historic ocean liner docked in Philly, by JoAnn Loviglio, Associated Press, July 12, 2012. [PRINT via Huffington Post] [VIDEO]

As you know, the Conservancy recently launched its groundbreaking Save the United States campaign. Congratulations and many thanks to everyone who has already visited savetheunitedstates.org and purchased and personalized their parts of America's Flagship. Keep up the good work! But there's still more to be done. Please continue to share the link to savetheunitedstates.org or to your piece of the ship with as many people as possible so that we can keep building our community of new supporters.  Square inches are still available for only $1!  Use this campaign as a fresh way to approach your family, friends and colleagues about the plight and potential of the SS United States.  Share word of your purchase via Facebook, Twitter and email.  You can also share links to the "explore your ship" fun facts located in various spots around the vessel.Those of you who have not yet begun exploring the exciting new site, the time is now! Some of the most visible areas of the virtual SS United States are already filling up!We've recieved a terrific early burst of media coverage about the campaign, and we expect more in the coming days and weeks. The Associated Press produced a print article, a video piece, and a radio feature that have been picked up by hundreds of outlets worldwide. A small sampling includes Minneapolis's Star Tribune,Yahoo News, MSNBC, the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, CNBC.com, the Seattle Times, Huffington Post, US News and World Report, and the Washington Post, among hundreds of others.Additional media coverage has included great articles in the Wall Street Journal, the Philadelphia Inquirer, Marine Link, and CBS News.We continue to encourage you to visit the media outlets that are covering our great story and be sure to click "like" or "recommend" or leave a positive comment about the ship and the Conservancy's campaign. If you are active on Facebook or Twitter, be sure to share stories with links for your friends and followers.Again, please share the URL to the new site, savetheunitedtstates.org, with your friends, colleagues and family members. If you are not particularly computer savvy, try to tap a child, spouse, friend, niece or nephew, or anyone who can be enlisted ot help get the word out.