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Offline Twynkle

Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #30 on: Oct 04, 2014, 12:02 PM »
Interesting thoughts here from you, Bob
I just received an update in the mail stating they have funds to keep her alive for 20 months.  The mailing was asking for more contributions which I will.  So far so good and there good publicity and momentum.  Too bad this didn't happen decades ago and I hope that QE2 doesn't look like SSUS when something similar is finally done with her.

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« Reply #31 on: Oct 05, 2014, 12:23 PM »
Looking through some old black and white photographs recently I came across two taken years ago on a family holiday in the New Forest.  We used to visit Southampton to see the ships and a couple of photos in particular caught my eye as they turned out to be none other than SS United States sailing from Southampton, which must have been back in the 1950's, So I am showing my age - I have recently celebrated my 70th birthday!!

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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #32 on: Oct 06, 2014, 05:06 PM »
I do hope SS United States is ultimately saved.  She has been waiting to be saved since 1969, the same year our beloved QE2 started her career.  I hope our QE2 is saved, and is saved sooner rather than later before she becomes an empty hull.

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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #33 on: Oct 08, 2014, 02:25 AM »
Latest news I've found:  http://www.dailypress.com/news/military/hrmilitary-blog/dp-ss-united-states-update,0,7288768.post

"Thomas Basile, a spokesman for the conservancy, said Monday that talks are continuing and supporters are hopeful. But he could not say more  because negotiations are in a sensitive stage.  "We have reason to be optimistic," he said."

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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #34 on: Oct 08, 2014, 03:56 PM »
Thanks, Bob, for your post.  Let's hope things work out for the good for SS United States.  June   :)
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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #35 on: Oct 09, 2014, 04:41 PM »
Hi Hank -

Word has it that the donations, etc. have more than matched the challenge donation made by James Pollin, and the matching amount has been raised.

Is that so ?, and if that is so, it is absolutely awesome news !

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« Reply #36 on: Oct 11, 2014, 07:08 PM »
See the latest update here - http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Pollin-Challenge-Grant-results--negotiations-update.html?soid=1101929149480&aid=_zjz69r7kaI

"Last week, the Conservancy announced that we were only $2,072 away from that $100,000 goal. Just one week later, we are thrilled to announce that we have received $122,167 in donations eligible for matching -- prompting Jim to raise his initial pledge by $20,000, and match $120,000!"

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« Reply #37 on: Oct 16, 2014, 07:47 AM »

Hi Hank -

Word has it that the donations, etc. have more than matched the challenge donation made by James Pollin, and the matching amount has been raised.

Is that so ?, and if that is so, it is absolutely awesome news !

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Yes. They did! It's wonderful. I'm just now seeing this. Sorry for the late response. The articles I've read say that negotiations with New York are going well and that crucial points are being negotiated. Best wishes to them all!
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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #38 on: Oct 16, 2014, 05:36 PM »
Thank you to Bob and Hank for their posts about SS United States.  The news is very good and it is very encouraging.  Let us hope she finally finds a spot for herself !

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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #39 on: Oct 16, 2014, 06:21 PM »
Brilliant news! :)
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« Reply #40 on: Oct 30, 2014, 09:15 PM »
Hi first time posting in a long time but I received an email update today from the SSUSC saying they have an announcement coming up in the next week or so that is exciting :)

Let's hope it's some positive news!

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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #41 on: Oct 31, 2014, 05:34 PM »
Hi Chris -

Thank you very much for your post, and the word out there is that some exciting news for the Big U is about to be released.  After all these years, I as we all do, hope she will be given a home that will be fitting for her and that her trials and years of waiting will have ended. 

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Offline ChrisUK

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« Reply #42 on: Nov 18, 2014, 05:00 PM »
Well still no sign of news.... Hopefully we will hear some positive news soon.

Has anyone else heard of anything?

Chris

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Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #43 on: Nov 22, 2014, 02:52 PM »
I have not but am on SSUS Conservancy email distribution list to receive updates.  Will post as soon as I get something.

Offline ChrisUK

Re: News and updates from the SS United States Conservancy
« Reply #44 on: Dec 15, 2014, 03:51 PM »
Just received an update from SSUC via email

Excellent news!

I don't know how much we can say on here - but please see the text from the email below;

Dear SS United States Conservancy Supporters:

We are very pleased to confirm that we have now entered into a preliminary agreement in support of the redevelopment of the SS United States.  Negotiations have been underway for some time, and planning will continue with a variety of stakeholders. While further due diligence is conducted, the Conservancy will receive financial support to cover the vessel's core carrying costs for at least an additional three months.
 
 
 
The project remains at an early and delicate phase, but we wanted to update our supporters about this encouraging development. As you can appreciate, the ship's potential redevelopment represents a multifaceted engineering, real estate, and curatorial undertaking that will take considerable time to advance. Many challenges must still be overcome. However, we are fortunate that our new partners are very well equipped to handle this unique project's scope and scale, and the Conservancy looks forward to working closely with them in the months to come.
 
 
 
Because negotiations are advancing on a confidential basis, we are unable to offer further specifics at this time. We will share additional information as soon as we possibly can. Again, the Conservancy views this as a very positive development which, while still in its initial stages, gives us renewed hope that we can, at long last, Save the United States.
 
 
 
We have reached this moment because so many of you have helped us. You are the real heroes of this effort.  We are particularly grateful to Gerry Lenfest, whose transformative contributions enabled the Conservancy to take title to the SS United States in 2011, and who has been a steadfast supporter of our efforts.  We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to Jim Pollin. Without his leadership gift and challenge grant to the Conservancy last summer - and without such a generous response from far and wide to Jim's call - we would never have achieved this milestone.
 
 
 
While the ship is safe for the moment, this achievement doesn't mean our work is done. The Conservancy continues to plan our ship-board museum and educational center, build our archival and curatorial collections, document and disseminate the ship's historic importance, plan for contingencies, and work together with our new redevelopment partners to prepare the SS United States for her voyage to her next port of call.
 
 
 
Again, we can't thank you enough for joining us on this journey and for helping us reach this point. We will honor your commitment by continuing to work tirelessly to ensure that America's Flagship endures and inspires for generations to come.

With our warmest wishes for the holidays,

 
Susan Gibbs
Executive Director
SS United States Conservancy


This is the first bit of positive news towards her redevelopment in a long time. Here's hoping 2015 is her year!

Chris