CELEBRATE THE 68TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SS UNITED STATES
Friday July 3, 2020 at 7 p.m. EST / 4 p.m. PST
On the 68th anniversary of her record-breaking maiden voyage, America’s Flagship will again serve as a powerful symbol to unite Americans. Join us tomorrow from the comfort of your home for exciting entertainment, fun facts about the Big U, and video salutes from celebrities including country music legend Dolly Parton, dance pioneer (and granddaughter of Duke Ellington) Mercedes Ellington, and more. (Click here to watch the trailer.)

This event, co-hosted by Conservancy West Coast Chapter co-chairs Mark Perry and David Perry, is absolutely FREE to attend. You can tune in easily on your computer or favorite smart device by clicking the special YouTube link below. Share this link with your friends and family, and help us spread the word using the hashtag #SSUSGala68.
NEW ITEMS FEATURED IN OUR ONLINE FLAGSHIP AUCTION
LOUNGE CHAIR FROM THE MV ISLAND PRINCESS
Donated by cruise ship historian Peter Knego, this elegant, pod-legged Scandinavian beauty was originally in the Carousel Lounge of the MV Island Princess — famously featured on the iconic television series, The Love Boat . The model offered here measures 28 inches tall by 24 inches wide by 21 inches deep, with a 16-Inch seat height and cast aluminum pod legs.

MEET "COLOSSUS" FILMMAKER MANNY KIRCHHEIMER
This lot is for a DVD of the classic maritime documentary  Colossus on the River  (featuring the SS  United States ) and a private talk/presentation by legendary filmmaker Manny Kirchheimer to take place in Manhattan (or over Zoom, depending on your preference). This is an incredible opportunity for film buffs and ship buffs alike!



LAW SCHOOL BOOK SIGNED BY WILLIAM FRANCIS GIBBS

This book, A Selection of Cases on The Laws of Suretyship , comes from the collection of Conservancy President Susan Gibbs. The book was owned by her grandfather, Big U designer William Francis Gibbs, who signed and extensively annotated it. Truly a one-of-a-kind item!

This latest round of our Online Flagship Auction is being presented in conjunction with tomorrow's Virtual Gala, and it will end on July 4 at 3 p.m. EST. Place your bids now and stake your claim on these incredible items and experiences.
HELP US PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF AMERICA'S FLAGSHIP
THE BIG U CONTINUES TO INSPIRE...

"The SS United States is a tribute to the wonderful days of ocean liners. Some of us were fortunate to have lived them. Those who were not so lucky deserve a place to experience what it was like." — Fay Smith, Aberdeen, Washington