News of the Conservancy's recent purchase of the SS United States' has not only made headlines across the US, but also has attracted worldwide attention. Though the preservation of the SS United States is in no small part a matter of American pride, her legacy stretches far beyond American shores and the community joining efforts to save her is truly international in its scope.

Articles about the SS United States appeared in the UK's Blueprint Magazine, Italy's La Repubblica, and Taiwan's Taiwan News.

Additional stories are anticipated... we will keep be sure to share the coverage with you as it is printed and aired!  

CONSERVANCY'S DAZZLING NEW WEBSITE UNVEILED

While most of the excitement on February 1 of this month centered on the SS United States Conservancy's purchase of the SS United States,  the day was also momentous because the Conservancy unveiled its gorgeous new website!

The site was completely redesigned by the extraordinarily talented Greg Shutters and beautifully showcases the ship's history and future potential.  We are continuing to refine the site and add new features and content, and we always welcome feedback and suggestinos from our members and supporters.  The Conservancy is profoundly grateful to Greg Shutters for his committment to the cause.  THANK YOU, GREG!

If you have not visited the site recently, we encourage you to take a look!

www.ssunitedstatesconservancy.org

STORY OF SS UNITED STATES HITS THE PHILLY AIRWAVES AND TRAVELS TO THE MIDWEST

The story of the SS United States and the Conservancy's efforts to save the national treasure continues to spread throughout the nation.

Last week, the SS United States Conservancy was featured on one of National Public Radio's Philadelphia-region affiliates, 90.9 WRTI.  Host Tom Keels interviewed Gerry Lenfest, Conservancy board member Steven Ujifusa, and Conservancy president Susan Gibbs for the feature show, Creatively Speaking, WRTI's award-winning weekly look into the world of arts and culture.

To listen to the story, click here.  Note that the segment on the SS United States begins at 21:21, or about three-fourths of the way through the segment.

In another press hit, Jim Palmer, blogger for Milwaukee Magazine's online presence, InsideMilwaukee.com, posted this great piece about the SS United States. Palmer visited the Big U as a young boy in 1957.

The 10-year old boy was trembling; his heart was racing. He'd dreamed of this most of his young life, and now that the moment had arrived, he was frozen with anticipation. He stood in awe, gazing at the massive ship looming before him. His Dad had surprised him with a road trip to Manhattan, to Pier 86 along the Hudson River, specifically to visit this modern wonder.

He looked up. The ship was stunning. Her lines were sleek, almost seductive, despite her size. But she was indeed huge, more than 100 feet longer than the Titanic. And there she was, right in front of him, beckoning.

You can read the full article here.

GORGEOUS SS UNITED STATES REPLICA KEY CHAINS FOR SALE  

United States. Included in each package is a reproduction key tag with both the SS United States Conservancy logo and a stateroom number on the back, and an informational card about your stateroom. Higher level packages include more goodies as well. All proceeds from these sales go to the SS United States Conservancy. Special thanks to Mario Alvarez-Garcill�n for conceptualizing these gorgeous keepsakes and for overseeing their production.

Tourist Class Package - $15.00

The Tourist Class Package includes a key tag to Tourist Class stateroom D38, as well as an information card about your stateroom and Tourist Class amenities.

Cabin Class Package - $18.00

The Cabin Class Package includes a key tag to Cabin Class stateroom M136, an information card about your stateroom and Cabin Class amenities, and a collectible 5x7" SS United States postcard.

First Class Package - $21.00

The First Class Package includes a key tag to Cabin Class stateroom M91, an information card about your stateroom and First Class amenities, and two collectible 5x7" SS United States postcards.

"Duck Suite" Package - $24.00

The First Class "Duck Suite" Package includes a key tag to First Class suite U89, more commonly known as the "Duck Suite" for the paint and gold leaf murals of water birds adorning its walls. These were the accommodations of choice for many of the ship's most famous passengers, most notably the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. The package also includes an information card about the suite and First Class amenities, an attractive black cardboard padded jewelry box and bow for the key tag, and two collectible 5x7" SS United States postcards.

Available exclusively through Gregory Shutters "Don't Give Up the Shirt" website.