THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR ANNUAL APPEAL

Global Community Shows Continued Passion to Save America's Flagship
As we kick off the new year the Conservancy would like to thank all of our generous supporters who expressed their continued passion for America's Flagship by donating to our annual appeal.

From across the nation and around the world, generous supporters have stepped forward to help ensure America’s Flagship remains proudly afloat as she sails into 2023.

Funds raised through our annual appeal support a wide range of Conservancy programming and activity, including the increased costs associated with the SS United States' current pier, the vessel's preservation, our future exhibitions and curatorial initiatives, educational outreach, and museum planning. Our curatorial team is already hard at work preparing our next digital exhibition - more details coming soon - and we have several exciting events forthcoming, including special ship tours and new contests.
If you haven't yet done so, there's still time to renew your Conservancy membership for 2023. All donors who contribute at least $25 will receive a dazzling die-cut SS United States decal (pictured left) along with the benefits detailed on the donation page of the website.

Again, a heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who donated to help make this year's annual appeal successful.
BATTLING ROUGH SEAS

Big U's January 1968 Voyage Faced Massive Waves on the North Atlantic
In last month's e-newsletter, the Conservancy shared the story of a recent visit to the SS United States by former crew member Thomas McGuire. While aboard, McGuire spoke about his most memorable crossing, Voyage 359, which encountered a strong storm and heavy waves.

After reading the story, Hampton Roads Chapter Co-Chair Stanton Daywalt dove deep into the Conservancy's archives and shared this Position Report dated January 14, 1968, showing winds at Force 10 on the Beaufort Scale. Force 10 conditions have an estimated wind speed of 48-55 knots (55-63 mph), with very high waves with long overhanging crests.

Daywalt further noted that the resulting foam would have been blown in dense white streaks along the direction of the wind. The surface of the sea would have appeared surreal and white. 

As McGuire shared during his recent visit to the ship, the waves were so strong he could see the ship twisting when he looked down the long passageways. The experience convinced him that the SS United States was the most seaworthy vessel the world has ever seen. 

MORE FROM THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY
On behalf of the SS United States Conservancy, we would like to wish all our supporters a safe, happy and prosperous new year. This coming year holds great hope for America's Flagship.

If you haven't previously done so, please be sure to follow the Conservancy on our social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube - to stay up to date with our work. You'll be among the first to see dazzling imagery, such as this special "New Year" graphic created by New York Chapter co-chair Paul Stipkovich.

Did you catch the SS United States on the Discovery channel?

While we all know she hasn't been abandoned, the SS United States was featured on a special episode of Discovery's hit series "Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America," which aired at the end of December. The episode provided a fascinating history of America’s Flagship and discussed the Conservancy's work to save her.

Then head over to the Conservancy's YouTube channel to see more in-depth pieces about America's Flagship, it's former passengers and crew, and the educational and preservation work being done by the Conservancy's team.

THE BIG U CONTINUES TO INSPIRE...

"It's sad to see her general condition but coming aboard brought back so many memories. It was very exciting. A great day." - Former SS United States crew member Thomas McGuire