November 4, 2018
An exciting preview of Crossing on Time , courtesy of David Macaulay and Macmillan's Roaring Brook Press.
The Conservancy is thrilled to have the opportunity to share these pages from the inimitable David Macaulay's much-anticipated upcoming book, Crossing on Time: Steam Engines, Fast Ships, and a Journey to the New World.
Macaulay is an award-winning author and illustrator whose books, including such well-known works as Cathedral and The Way Things Work, have sold millions of copies across the globe. He also generously volunteers his time and expertise as a member of the Conservancy's valued Advisory Council.

Available everywhere on May 7th, 2019, Crossing on Time is framed around the artist's own childhood experience as a passenger aboard America's Flagship, and guides readers through the fascinating history of steam power, culminating in the design and construction of the record-breaking SS United States and the work of her single-minded designer and engineer, William Francis Gibbs.
Pages from David Macaulay's Crossing on Time , available everywhere on May 7th, 2019, or for pre-order now .
As emphasized by Macmillan, " Crossing on Time is a tour de force of the art of explanation, and a touching and surprising childhood story." Want to ensure that you can get your hands on a copy of Macaulay's unmissable new work as soon as possible? Crossing on Time is available for pre-order now.

That's not all — stay tuned for an exciting release event in the spring, exclusively for Conservancy members, as well as an accompanying exhibition of Macaulay's SS United States work opening at Stockbridge, Massachusetts' Norman Rockwell Museum in November, 2019!
Crossing on Time by visionary author-illustrator David Macaulay artfully explores the design and construction of the iconic SS United States , as well as the life of its designer and engineer, William Francis Gibbs.
"[The SS United States ] still stirs wonder at the first glimpse of her iconic, streamlined funnels. The lesson she suggests by her very presence is that anything is possible. " — David Macaulay 
The SS United States Conservancy is a small organization with a big mission, and our incredible regional chapters remain indispensable allies in the fight to save America's Flagship.

Last Thursday, the New York Chapter of the Conservancy held a well-attended happy hour event at Montauk Distilling Co.’s Manhattan office. Chapter members were thrilled to have the opportunity to catch up, and there was much spirited discussion regarding the enduring importance and redevelopment potential of the SS United States.
The New York Chapter gathers at Montauk Distilling Co.'s Manhattan office. Photograph courtesy of Paul Stipkovich. 
Our thanks to all who attended, and to chapter co-chairs Glenn Lappin and Paul Stipkovich for coordinating such an exciting gathering!

Interested in getting involved with the New York Chapter? Drop them a line at newyork@ssusc.org. For those based elsewhere, learn more about the Conservancy's regional chapters and find a chapter in your own area HERE.
Help Us Save America's Flagship!
Young SS United States fan Ryan Miller poses with his own digital masterpiece. Courtesy of Scott Miller.
Passionate young supporters like Ryan Miller, age 14, continue to give us hope that the legacy of America's Flagship will endure and inspire for generations to come!

Ryan recently took a visit to the Apple Store as an opportunity to produce an extraordinary digital drawing of the SS United States. Ryan's father, Scott Miller, reached out to share:

The extraordinary SS United States continues to capture the imagination of young people across the globe. CLICK HERE to find out how young supporters can play a crucial role in spreading the word about America's Flagship.
Cabin Class passenger list from 1966. Donated by Binda and Robert Kobrock.
As we lay the groundwork for a future, permanent museum, the Conservancy continues to actively collect passenger lists and crew rosters from the SS United States' service career. Once a basic database of former passengers and crew members can be finalized, an incredible network of historical connections will emerge!

Do you have an SS United States passenger list in your personal collection? You can play an important role in preserving the unparalleled history of America's Flagship.

Whether you are interested in scanning and emailing a digital copy of your list, mailing xeroxed pages, or donating an original list, drop us a line at archives@ssusc.org to coordinate your important contribution.
"[The SS United States ] was built at a time when 'made in America’ really meant something, and that is a legacy that cannot be lost.  — H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest (1930-2018)