United States Cruises, INC.

26/07/2024

IMPORTANT FUNDRAISING ANNOUNCEMENT: Since announcing our campaign, nearly 1000 supporters from across the nation and around the world have donated to help save America’s Flagship. Today we’re thrilled to announce we have now raised more than $150,000 toward our $500,000 goal. In addition, if we succeed in securing a new temporary berth for the ship, an anonymous donor has committed an extraordinarily generous six-figure donation that would more than double our current funds raised. This combination of factors give us renewed hope and energy as we continue forging full speed ahead with this challenging work. Our team speaks on a daily basis with pier owners and operators, port authority leaders, and political officials up and down the east coast about potential temporary berths for the SS United States. Thank you all for your continued support and passion for saving this soaring symbol of America. If you haven’t yet supported our campaign, you can do so now at: https://form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/ss-united-states-conservancy/social-media-complete-donor-form.

22/07/2024

As the deadline to remove the SS United States from Philadelphia looms on the horizon, this article offers a potential look at the ships future as a artificial reef

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13/07/2024

We have received many inquiries from supporters eager to visit the SS United States in Philadelphia before she must leave her current location. We are pleased to announce that we will be offering additional tour opportunities this summer for supporters who donate at the Benefactor Level ($250) and higher.
Tour opportunities are limited because the vessel’s pier has long been closed to the general public, and all visitors must comply with security standards set by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Visits to the ship also require accompanying specialist crew members for safety and security reasons, and this imposes significant costs for the Conservancy; however, we are committed to doing what we can to enhance access to the ship for our generous supporters.

If you are interested in visiting the SS United States in Philadelphia this summer, we ask that you review the available tour dates below and email us your contact information and your TOP TWO tour dates/times to [email protected]. Once we confirm your spot on the tour, please make at least a $250 donation online at https://www.ssusc.org/donate

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at [email protected].

- Saturday, July 20th @ 10:00 AM
- Saturday, July 27th @10:00 AM and @ 2:00 PM
- Friday, August 2nd @ 2:00 PM
- Saturday, August 3rd @ 10:00 AM and @ 2:00 PM
- Friday, August 16th @ 2:00 PM
- Saturday, August 17th @ 10:00 AM and @ 2:00 PM

Thank you so much for supporting the Conservancy's effort to save America's Flagship and honor her legacy!

(📷 of the Aft Engine Room on the tour)

09/07/2024

In its day, the SS United States was a nautical marvel, the fastest passenger liner to cross the Atlantic Ocean — a record that has stood for more than 70 years. It was hailed as an engineering masterpiece, designed in close cooperation with the U.S. Navy as a potential troop ship.

20/06/2024

America’s Flagship is an irreplaceable historic symbol, yet she could soon be homeless and face destruction. To help save the SS United States, the Conservancy has launched an urgent effort to raise $500,000 to help cover the costs of the ship’s potential relocation and other critical expenses. Visit www.SavetheUnitedStates.org today to donate and support this campaign. When the SS United States has faced imminent danger before, the ship’s supporters from across the country and around the world have stepped up to save her from destruction. We know we can do it again.

18/06/2024

Myth #3 - The ship is silted up to her propeller shafts and would require dredging to move her: FALSE

Over the past 25 years, the stern end of the ship has carved out a nice cradle in the mud that rests on the bottom at low tide. However, at high tide, the ship floats freely from bow to stern. Currently, she draws 21.3 feet at her bow and 28.5 feet at her stern. Additionally, this section of the Delaware River bottom is mostly composed of granular silt, instead of the more suction-type, stick-to-the-bottom mud. Tugs would have no issue pulling her out from the dock and there would be no additional cost to dredge. Finally, this periodic bottom resting has not caused any hull plates to buckle and she maintains her watertight integrity.

What myths have you heard? Let us know in the comments below and we'll address them later this week to the best of our ability.

17/06/2024

https://www.ssusc.org/news/2024/06/14/ss-united-states-conservancy-prevails-in-rent-dispute-but-americas-flagship-must-relocate-or-be-lost

US District Court Senior Judge Anita Brody ruled today that the SS United States’ landlord, Penn Warehousing, could not double dockage fees without notice in its effort to force “America’s Flagship” from Pier 82 in Philadelphia. However, the Court also directed the irreplaceable national sym...

15/06/2024

Today, US District Court Senior Judge Anita Brody ruled that the SS United States’ landlord, Penn Warehousing, could not double dockage fees without notice in its effort to force “America’s Flagship” from Pier 82 in Philadelphia. However, the Court also directed the irreplaceable national symbol to vacate the premises by September 12, 2024.
While the Conservancy was vindicated in not being compelled to pay a large sum of back rent to the SS United States’ pier operator, the ruling makes clear this iconic American symbol is in peril. The judge’s decision gives us a very limited window to find a new home for the SS United States and raise the resources necessary to move the ship and keep her safe. We must do both to avoid the tragic fate that countless supporters from around the world have worked for over a decade to prevent.
When the SS United States has faced imminent danger before, our supporters from across the country and around the world have always stepped up to save her from destruction. While the Conservancy is responsibly preparing for all possible scenarios, we have great faith that our global community of supporters will help us meet this latest challenge.
Read the full statement from the SS United States Conservancy here: https://www.ssusc.org/news/2024/06/14/ss-united-states-conservancy-prevails-in-rent-dispute-but-americas-flagship-must-relocate-or-be-lost.

30/05/2024

🚨Battleship New Jersey is returning on Thursday, June 20🚨 After nearly twelve weeks in dry dock, she will be tugged back to Camden. Help us welcome her home starting at 11am with carnival games, food trucks, live music, bar service, and more!

21/05/2024

American Cruise Lines sends American Duchess and Countess to the scrappers, considering American Queen…..

American Cruise Lines had acquired the river ships in the American Queen Voyages bankruptcy proceedings last month, but their sailing days have ended.

03/05/2024

Seventy-five years ago today, the contract to build the SS United States was formally signed with Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Co. This photo, from Life Magazine, shows America's Flagship during her construction in Virginia. Many aspects of her design and construction were top-secret because of her military role.

29/04/2024

Cunards Newest Queen is approaching the UK

29/04/2024

Have you been following the Battleship New Jersey's dry dock maintenance? Its the first time the Battleship has been dry docked in over 30 years. Dry docking is an important part of ship maintenance, allowing access to parts of the ship usually submerged underwater. The process can be difficult, expensive, and time consuming, depending on the size of the vessel. The SS United States was the first major liner to be built in a graving dock, due in part to William F. Gibbs' obsession with secrecy, and because of the unique construction processes. We wish our friends at the Battleship New Jersey good luck, and hopefully the SS United States is next!

24/04/2024

We take a look back in the WAVY Archives

22/03/2024

Today is the 71st anniversary of Maiden Voyage of the SS Badger! We have come a long way since then and we are excited to be planning our 2024 sailing season! Work continues on the dock as we are placing the portside lifting structure today. We are looking forward to a great season and are currently taking reservations for June 1st to October 6th.
You can make a reservation online at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/ssbadger/?full-items=yes or by calling 1-800-841-4243 Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm.

11/03/2024

SS United States Conservancy board member Warren Jones tells ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ that the ship 'needs to be saved’ after rent was doubled without warning during the pandemic.

11/02/2024

It has been suggested by responders that the Conservancy is looking for a taxpayer-funded bailout. This is not true. The redevelopment of the ship has always and continues to be envisioned as a private sector funded project. We have never taken government money. While the SS United States is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, she does not receive state or federal government financing. To reiterate what we have made clear in previous communications, piers are typically owned by state or federal agencies so locating a temporary or permanent location for the ship requires the cooperation of those entities. Time is of the essence. Given the deliberate, aggressive tactics being used by the ship’s landlord, Penn Warehousing, we are now asking Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, the Port of Philadelphia and other political leaders to help us secure a temporary or permanent pier location for the ship that would protect it while redevelopment plans are advanced. Without a location, the ship will be lost.

06/02/2024

Seventy-eight years ago today, Naval architect William Francis Gibbs presents "Design 12201" (which would become the SS United States) to General John M. Franklin of United States Lines for the first time.

This image, from the Conservancy's collection, shows an ACME Newspictures press photograph of Gibbs & Cox's original model of the SS United States, then known as "Design 12201." (Scans donated by Ken Bizarro)

25/01/2024

Find out what went into creating one of Cunard’s crown jewels as the World Ship Society – Port of New York Branch welcomes noted ship designer Dr. Stephen M. Payne live from the United Kingdom via Zoom tomorrow (Friday the 26th) at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. Stephen will present an illustrated lecture celebrating the 20th anniversary of the commissioning of the Queen Mary 2 and describe his very personal journey designing this grand ship.

SSHSA is hosting a live viewing party from the Ship History Center in Warwick, but members and friends throughout the world are welcome to attend online. Visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JIF5HeX_S56jUaZoWxZVSA #/registration to sign up.

Dr. Payne graduated with a degree in ship science and started his illustrious ship design career with a position at Marconi Radar, where he advised the company on aspects of ship motions and ship design. While at university, he also enrolled in the University Royal Naval Unit (URNU) to experience how ships responded at sea. Since that time, he has worked on the design of approximately 40 Carnival Corporation passenger ships. He is an independent maritime consultant and is an educational advocate for engineering careers.

Queen Elizabeth II honored Stephen Payne with the Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E) for his service to the shipping industry. He has been additionally recognized with numerous academic and professional honors and awards. Stephen is the author of four books including RMS Queen Mary 2 Manual: An Insight Into the Design, Construction, and Operation of the World's Largest Ocean Liner.

16/12/2023

America’s Flagship faces this existential threat exactly when plans for her future have never been more promising.

01/12/2023

21/11/2023

This image of the United States Lines' SS United States entering New York Harbor was taken on November 21, 1964. Braun Brothers Collection, SSHSA Archives.

See more digitized images from this collection at bit.ly/BraunBrothersCollection.


SS United States Conservancy

16/11/2023

Let's Save the United States! After years of work, the Conservancy in conjunction with developers RXR and MCR Hotels, has unveiled a full conceptual program for a redevelopment plan to transform the SS United States into a privately funded, commercially viable waterfront destination. Now, we urgently need a pier location for the ship.

WE NEED YOUR HELP TODAY to ensure this vision becomes a reality. Click the link here - https://www.ssusc.org/pier-activation - to send an email message asking officials to help save the SS United States.

06/11/2023

02/11/2023

BREAKING NEWS!

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.

28/10/2023

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08/06/2023

03/06/2023

Discover the wonders of the United States Lines' flagship ocean liner - the "SS United States", hailed as a marvel of steam-engineering technology.

This intriguing book provides in-depth coverage of the ship's design, operation, and features, including fireproof materials, luxurious amenities, and first-class hotel services.

It's a must-read for history buffs and travel enthusiasts alike, complete with unpublished photos and personnel lists.

Order your copy of "SS United States" today!

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