Created by veteran cruise writer, ship photographer, and Conservancy Advisory Council member Peter Knego, this fantastic virtual tour takes visitors inside four of the most iconic trans-Atlantic vessels, including (of course!) the SS United States. Knego includes both historical and current photos of "some of the most spectacular machines ever made for transportation."The tour of the SS United States -- "the largest, fastest, and arguably greatest American passenger ship ever built" -- begins at slide 27 and concludes at slide 51. Knego beautifully summarizes the current condition of ship when he says: "Peeling paint and superficial rust aside, the grace and beauty of the ship's architecture is unparalleled." He finishes by expressing his hope that there will ben more to the story of "one of the mightiest ships to ever grace the seas," a hope the Conservancy is working hard to make a reality.To view the tour, click here.
Feb 25, 2017 -- Tradition Brewing Hull 488 Launch Party
[huge_it_gallery id="12"]The SS United States Conservancy was proud to witness the release of the signature craft beer Hull 488 in 12-ounce cans. Newport News city officials were in attendance, and there was much enthusiasm shared in support of the the SS United States making a grand return to the place where her hull (number 488) was laid.The energy and support from all attendees is a testament to the enduring power of the SS United States to inspire. Not only did Tradition Brewery donate all proceeds from the silent auction and the sale of Hull 488 at the event to the Conservancy, but they also pledged to donate 5 percent of all proceeds from the sale of cans of Hull 488 going forward!At this time, cans of Hull 488 can be purchased exclusively from the Tradition Brewing tasting room. They plan to launch the beer in stores in New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia in the near future. More information can be found on their website.Thank you to Tradition Brewing for putting on such an incredible event and for your generous contribution to the future of America's Flagship! Thank you, too, to the individuals and organizations who made the event such a success: Barrel Oak Winery, Michael Cole, Jim Flood, Wayne Forth, the Mariners Museum and Park, the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, P.F. Chang's – Newport News, Robert Semler, and the Virginia Living Museum.
Feb 15, 2016 -- No.26: The Rebirth of a Golden Era
For each issue of No.26 magazine, the editorial team curates a collection of people, places, things, and ideas -- 26 to be exact -- that have taken up residence in the forefront of their minds. In the latest issue, the editors featured none other than the SS United States!The editors examine the lasting allure of the SS United States, and imagine a future imbued with the luxury of her past. The issue featuring the SS United States can be found here.