January 18, 2020
The SS United States has inspired artists, engineers, architects, and designers the world-over since the day she was launched. As part of our continuing efforts to secure the future of this soaring symbol of our nation, the SS United States Conservancy is launching our first ever online Flagship Auction.

We are kicking off this series with some extraordinary offerings, including original SS United States artwork and a luxury cruise on the Rhine River, which offers a taste of the luxury amenities and personal attention that were the hallmark of the bygone era of sea travel epitomized by our Flagship.

Bidding couldn't be easier: just click on the "Bid Now" box below each item you are interested in and you'll be taken to a webpage where you'll be asked to set your bid amount — the process takes less than one minute.

The auction of the following three items ends at 11:59pm on January 29. Thanks in advance for your generous support!
Experience the historic beauty of the Rhine River aboard AmaWaterways luxury river cruise ship, the AMA Stella . The seven-day cruise departs from Amsterdam during the peak of the tulip festival and travels the length of the Rhine, with stops in the scenic cities of Cologne, Rudesheim, Ludwigshafen, Strasbourg, and Breisach, ending in the Swiss Alps in Basel, Switzerland.

The cruise is offered by the Pollin Group, the SS United States Conservancy’s partner on the 2018 SS United States Legacy Cruise to Bermuda and the upcoming 2020 Saving Our Maritime History Cruise in New England and Canada to set sail in October 2020.

This unforgettable Rhine River trip runs from May 4 to May 11, 2020. This offering is for a double occupancy stateroom on the Cello Deck in the "AB Category" and has a market value of over $7200. The cabin features exclusive twin balconies and measures a spacious 235 square feet. The winning bidder will enjoy gourmet dining with free-flowing fine wines at multiple onboard dining venues; a heated sun deck swimming pool with a "swim-up" bar; fitness center and spa; complimentary ship-wide Wi-Fi and in-room Internet and Infotainment; and a fleet of bicycles carried onboard for passengers to enjoy on their own or on guided bike tours.

Note that all excursions and gratuities are included. Detailed information about this special cruise, including the range of fascinating shore excursions offered in each port of call, can be found here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/727931/
This limited-edition print by acclaimed maritime artist Robert Lloyd shows the SS United States racing through sunny seas in her heyday on the North Atlantic. This unique print is the artist’s proof of the stunning painting commissioned for the cover of renowned maritime historian John Maxtone Graham’s classic book, SS United States : Red, White & Blue Ribband, Forever .

The print captures the heady blend of power and grace unique to the SS United States . From a limited run of just 75 prints, this exceptional work measures 29 by 28 inches and comes in a handsome wood frame. This print was in the artist's personal collection and hung in his studio. The artist's proof was produced to satisfy the requirements not only of John Maxtone-Graham but also the publishers and as such, with its provenance is truly unique.
This original sketch by acclaimed maritime artist Robert Lloyd captures the triumphant spirit of the SS United States ’ speed trial runs. Shown in evocative black and white, the ship charges through the Atlantic, proving her speed, stability, and safety in rough conditions. The sketch measures 15 inches by 20.5 inches in a handsome solid oak frame. It is signed and numbered "artist proof 1 of 1." Pencil sketches have proven highly desirable and offer unique insight into the artist's preparations for a full size painting. They are highly detailed, very highly collectible, and rarely come to the market.
Stay tuned for additional offerings to be announced in the coming months, and thank you in advance for your support!
" You can’t set her on fire, you can’t sink her, and you can’t catch her. "   — William Francis Gibbs, Designer of the SS United States (1886-1967)
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