VIRTUAL AUCTION OFFERS UNIQUE EXPERIENCES,
SS UNITED STATES MEMORABILIA AND MORE

Bidding Open Now Through 3:30PM ET on Saturday, April 9
As anticipation builds for the upcoming Heritage Tour & Program, happening on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia, the Conservancy is excited to launch our accompanying Newport News Auction.

This latest edition of our online auction series offers unique experiences and collectibles, from tours of the SS United States, the Battleship Wisconsin and the Battleship New Jersey, to memorabilia and Big U-inspired merchandise. Featured items include: 
  • A tour of the SS United States at her berth in Philadelphia;
  • A three-hour curator's tour of the Battleship New Jersey;
  • Four general admission tickets to Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin;
  • Two single-day admission tickets to Colonial Williamsburg;
  • Posters of the SS United States at sea and the Queen Mary 2 during trails;
  • Copies of "SS United States: The View From Down Below" by Robert Sturm; "The Last Great Race: The SS United States and the Blue Riband" by Larry Driscoll; and "SS United States" by William H. Miller;
  • A wool chatham blanket emblazoned with United States Lines' logo; and more!

The Newport News Auction ends at 3:30pm Eastern on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Get your bids in early so you don't miss out on a chance for these once-in-a-lifetime items. Winning bids help support the Conservancy’s ongoing work to save and repurpose this American icon.

Most of these special items can be viewed at the Mariners' Museum of Newport News on April 9 - yet another reason to purchase your tickets to attend the day's festivities in Hampton Roads! While you don't need to be present to win, we hope you'll join us! CLICK here to learn more about all of the programs and events planned and to sign up to attend.  

"FIRST LADIES OF THE SEA" VIRTUAL DISCUSSION HAPPENING NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 15 AT 6PM ET

Curatorial Team Examines the Role of Women in the Art, Design, and Engineering of America's Flagship
Our new digital exhibition, "Transatlantic Trailblazers: The Women Behind the Art & Engineering of the SS United States," is now live on our website and it's already getting rave reviews.

Now, as we celebrate Women's History Month, the Conservancy is excited to offer our "First Ladies of the Sea: The SS United States’ Transatlantic Trailblazers" virtual panel discussion that will delve into how this digital exhibition was developed, and offer further insight and commentary around the role of women in the ship's widely-acclaimed art, design, and engineering. 

Developed by our curatorial team, the "Transatlantic Trailblazers" exhibition explores the prominent roles of Mira Jedwabnik Van Doren, Hildreth Meière, Elaine Kaplan, and others in the design, art and engineering of the SS United States, the largest ocean liner ever built in America. From groundbreaking propeller design to some of the most luxurious - and safest - seagoing interiors, many trailblazing women helped make the SS United States the pride of her nation.

MORE FROM THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY
Last Friday, America’s Flagship was lit in blue and yellow in solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they continue to fight against the Russian invasion of their country.
 
SS United States Conservancy President Susan Gibbs said in part, “The people of Ukraine have shown tremendous courage and fortitude against enormous odds as they continue to fight to protect their freedom and independence. Since its launch, America’s Flagship has been a national symbol of resiliency and perseverance. That spirit is needed now more than ever as the global community stands in opposition to Russia’s unprovoked war on Ukraine...”
With the release of our “Transatlantic Trailblazers” digital exhibition comes exciting new SS United States-inspired products for purchase!

Please check out the shop on our website and consider purchasing one of our limited-edition exhibition items such as the Transatlantic Trailblazers t-shirt or water bottle. The Conservancy receives a contribution with every purchase.
THE BIG U CONTINUES TO INSPIRE...

"The SS United States is a monument that should be rallied around and restored."
- John Maxtone-Graham, author of "SS United States: Red, White, and Blue Riband, Forever”