SS United States Special 70th Anniversary Auction
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SS United States Special 70th Anniversary Auction

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Seventy years ago this summer, the SS United States was christened, draped in billowing red, white and blue, as tens of thousands gathered to watch the water meet her hull. The nation’s flagship would go on to make maritime history as the fastest ocean liner ever built, smashing the transatlantic speed record using only two-thirds of her power. This stunning new symbol of her namesake nation would captivate the world with her sleek lines, mid-century modern design, and technological innovation. 


To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the launch of the SS United States, the Conservancy is excited to offer a special 70th anniversary auction! Featured items include: a signed remarqué print of Robert Lloyd’s new At the Midnight Hour, guided tours of the SS United States, a once-in-a-lifetime experience onboard the historic fireboat Fire Fighter, vintage ocean liner memorabilia, and much more!  Bid today and help support the Conservancy’s ongoing work to save and repurpose this American icon. 




At the Midnight Hour, Robert G. Lloyd, 2021


Artist Robert Lloyd describes the scene: “The SS United States pictured alongside her 'little sister' the SS America in New York, Pier 86 at midnight, Monday the 9th of March, 1964. Overnight there are no passengers on-board, but the crew are rapidly restocking the ships stores, cleaning the staterooms and clearing the trash for the United States’ transatlantic departure at noon the following day. The SS America has a more leisurely schedule as she will move over to berth 86 and leave a day later for an 8-day cruise to St. Thomas and Bermuda.”


Don't wait! Our 70th Anniversary Online Flagship Auction will end July 5th at 5pm EST, just in time to celebrate summer the SS United States way!



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