Seventy years ago today, the SS United States was christened, draped in billowing red, white and blue as tens of thousands gathered to watch the water meet her hull. The nation’s flagship would go on to make maritime history as the fastest ocean liner ever built, smashing the transatlantic speed record using only two-thirds of her power.
This virtual anniversary event, being emceed by West Coast Chapter Co-Chairs David Perry and Mark Perry, will include unique contributions from our global network of supporters, including world-renowned musical performances, a computer-generated imagery tour of the SS United States, stunning video of the restored SS Rotterdam and much, much more!
The virtual gala will offer fun and entertainment for the whole family. We hope you enjoy the show!