News
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January 2008 - Winter Update
JANUARY, 2008 - Website Version 2.0
The SS United States Conservancy is pleased to bring you the following update. In this issue:
We have just completed and launched our brand new SS United States Conservancy Website! Please email any comments to info@ssunitedstatesconservancy.org. Thank you!
All material on this site copyright the SS United States Conservancy and the SS United States Preservation Society, Inc.
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•Documentary Film Slated for Spring Television Premiere
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• SS United States Conservancy Unveils New Website
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•SS United States Calendars and New Merchandise
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•SS United States Conservancy Exhibit Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
SS United States Documentary to Premiere on Public Television
Watch for Local Listings
American Public Television has officially accepted "SS United States: Lady in Waiting" which is set to begin airing nationwide this spring. WTTW National Productions, the award-winning PBS affiliate in Chicago, signed an agreement with Big Ship Films, LLC in October of 2007 to present the original one-hour high definition documentary profiling the once iconic 20th century ocean liner. (To read WTTW's press release, click here.) This groundbreaking film is being produced in cooperation with the SS United States Conservancy, and will be available on DVD in conjunction with its public television premiere. To learn more about this exciting film and view a short trailer, visit www.bigshipfilms.com.
SS United States Conservancy Unveils New Website!
The SS United States Conservancy is delighted to announce that our website has undergone an extensive redesign. Many thanks to Ben Radler for his diligent and artistic efforts to give the site a more appealing look and make the navigation much more user friendly.
2008 Calendar and other Exciting New Merchandise for Sale!
All proceeds help support the Conservancy
The SS United States Conservancy's Slop Chest offers an amazing assortment of SS United States logo items specially created from original SS United States and United States Lines ephemera. The SS United States Conservancy's store may be accessed here. Our 2008 wall calendar, chock full of images from the Conservancy's Archive Project and others is still available. To order yours, please click here.
SS United States Exhibit to be Installed Aboard the RMS Queen Mary
The SS United States Conservancy's long-awaited exhibit aboard the RMS Queen Mary will be installed in early February, 2008. The exhibit, part of the Queen Mary's "Rivals and Running Mates" gallery, will feature exciting images, informative text and vintage memorabilia. The SS United States captured the fabled Blue Riband from the Queen Mary, so it is only fitting that she be honored aboard her former rival. The RMS Queen Mary is permanently moored in Long Beach, California and offers a wonderful lodging alternative for visitors to the Los Angeles area. For more information about the RMS Queen Mary, visit their website.
Conservancy to Replace Informational Sign at Pier 82
The sign at Pier 82 informing visitors to Philadelphia about the SS United States was recently destroyed by the elements. We are actively working to have a new, more weather-resistant replacement made and installed. We’d like to thank Norwegian Cruise Line, owners of the SS United States, for their generous support.
Thank you for your Support!
Thank you so much for your support and for your continued interest in our national flagship, the SS United States. Please take a moment to join the Conservancy’s ongoing efforts on behalf of this important national treasure. Long may she live!
Sincerely,
The Board of Directors
SS United States Conservancy
