“Make America Great Again ….”
Restoring the S.S. United States!SAT / SUN APR. 5th

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“Make America Great Again ….”
Restoring the S.S. United States!

Before there were true “spaceships” — like, Elon Musk’s imminent orbital “Starship,” soon to be plying the “space ways” of the Solar System — there was a much older ocean-going heritage … vessels that didn’t yet sail the vastness of President John F. Kennedy’s “New Ocean” — the infinite “seas” of outer space — but for centuries, plied the storm-tossed seas of just one planet … planet Earth.

And the finest of these — at the closing of the era of “great ocean-going ships, of our home planet” — was (in the eyes of many …) the last of the great passenger liners of all time … the famed “SS United States.”

She was the world’s fastest ocean liner ever built, not just a marvel of the technology of her era — the fabled “1950’s — she was a living icon of the “American Dream”; she represented, like no other American technological achievement until John Kennedy’s creation of Project Apollo, the power of freedom, of hard work, of common purpose … and, uniquely “American innovation” ….

Entirely Made in America, by over 3,000 pairs of tireless hands, and with products and components from every state in the nation — when America was THE “manufacturing nation” of the planet — the SS United States was a global ambassador and the pinnacle of mid-century maritime design. She debuted in 1952 as the most powerful, most modern, most advanced passenger liner ever built, smashing the transatlantic speed record on her maiden voyage (and, rumor had it, that she wasn’t even “allowed” on that voyage to be “really opened up,” lest her true capabilities be revealed to America’s enemies). For, behind her graceful lines and patriotic flair, she was also a “national security asset” — capable of being transformed into a state-of-the-art, top secret military vessel of the United States of America ….

The story of the SS United States is OUR story. It is the story of the nation’s triumphant emergence after the trauma of World War II. It’s also a story of the glamour of old Hollywood and the advent of mid-century modern art and design. It’s about people from small towns and big cities setting out on journeys to distant shores. It’s about immigrants crossing the sea, risking everything they had … to begin new lives HERE … to finding their own “American Dreams ….”

And now, after representing the best of the aspirations and achievements of our time … the SS United States is going to die a most ignominious death–

As an “artificial reef” — in a watery grave under the wave-tossed waters of the Gulf of Mexico ….

Unless–

We save her in time.

Join us ….

Richard C. Hoagland

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Jason Wade

Website: NYCsaveSSus.org

Jason Wade is a lifelong enthusiast of ocean liners, with a passion for preserving historic vessels. After a transformative experience on the Queen Mary in February 2024, Jason became dedicated to saving the SS United States. As the Chief Marketing and Preservation Officer of the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States, Jason has built a community of over 2,000 supporters and collected over 12,000 signatures on a petition to save the ship, with representation from an impressive 98 countries worldwide.

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Mary Rohrer

Website: www.NYCsaveSSus.org

Secretary
Mary is the Founder and Executive Director of community based 501C3 nonprofit, QMI.

Established in 2012, QMI focuses on preserving the RMS Queen Mary and her history. Hailing from Long Beach, Mary's passion for history and ocean liners was sparked at an early age during visits to the Queen Mary with her father. Her great-grandfather was a US Navy Captain, and her grandmother worked as a riveter for McDonnell Douglas during WWII. History appreciation was a norm in her family. Regular visits to the Queen Mary and recognizing the need for community involvement led to the establishment of QMI. The foundation provides the global maritime community with a transparent platform for donations, regular updates on progress, and opportunities for involvement.

The historical connection between the SS United States and the Queen Mary has led to two onboard visits to the SS United States and its inclusion in two community QMI exhibits and events at the Queen Mary, all aimed at benefiting the SS United States. Mary has over 30 years of experience in marketing/Contracts management in the Fuel and alternative fuels industry.

She is dedicated to investing in the New York Coalition and supports the ethical and responsible preservation of the SS United States.

The designation of the ship on the National Register of Historic Places takes priority over economic interests. She believes that sinking history is unethical and all alternative opportunities should be considered.

 

 

 

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Georgia Lambert

Website: Lambert’s Lodge 

Georgia Lambert has over fifty years of experience in the field of Esoteric Studies, receiving formal training in Eastern and Western disciplines, methods and traditions. She was the first to be licensed by the State of California to teach Meditation and Esoteric Physiology, an experimental course she presented for 3 years at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific.

In the past, she has served on the board of directors of United Health Resource, has been on the staff at the Institute for Health Facilitation for 3 years, taught for 2 years for the Institute for Advancement of Human Potential, and served on the Teaching staff of the Philosophical Research Society for 10 years, under Manly Palmer Hall. Her lecture credits include Children’s Hospital of Orange County, California State University of Fullerton, Orange Coast College, and Orange County Correctional Facility at Chino, The William Parker Holistic Health Center, The University of the Seven Rays, The Edgar Casey Foundation (A.R.E.),The Theosophical Society, Arcana Workshop, and the 1985 National Cranial Conference sponsored by the American Osteopathic Association.

In 1989, she became the first woman to address a Scottish Rite Research Group on the higher degrees of Masonry. In 1995, 1996, and 1997 she gave presentations to the Pacific Southwest Regional Conclaves of the Rosicrucian Order A.M.O.R.C., both in the USA and in Canada. In 2001, she was invited to participate in a “Think Tank” under the umbrella of an Aerospace Corporation on the subject of Science and Education, and her artwork was featured at the Education Summit for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. In England, she has given seminars for the Scientific and Medical network at St. Katherine’s College in Oxford, and for the Wrekin Trust at Regents Park College, London. Her publishing credits include articles in the British Holistic Health Journal, Caduceus, and appearances on both radio and television.

 

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Greg Ahrens

Greg Ahrens is an Associate of ENTERPRISE MISSION, having collaborated with Richard C. Hoagland on several papers beginning with an investigation of the Norway Spiral in 2009.

“I became interested in Space at an early age, and watched the early Project Mercury launches on TV in grade school. My youngest brother was born on the same day as John Glenn’s first American orbital flight. My father was a mathematician and systems analyst for a major aerospace corporation and I was an avid reader of my dad’s Aviation Week & Space Technology magazines.”

Ahrens served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He studied Political Science, and Spanish and Spanish-American Language and Literature at the University of Missouri- St. Louis. After working at a number of varied jobs he finally earned a B.A. in “Individual Studies” at Columbia College in Columbia, MO.

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Timothy Saunders

Website: www.tsyd.com

Timothy Saunders is a British national who grew-up near to the south coast of the United Kingdom. Positively influenced by the nearby yachting and shipping scene, he chose his ideal career path at the age of ‘ten’ when he decided to become a yacht designer. He studied Industrial Design at the coveted Coventry University and is fortunate to have been chosen by many of the world’s highly revered yacht Design Studios to work on an array of live projects of different sizes, styles and uses, during what he affectionately calls his apprenticeship years. In 1999 Timothy established his independent Design Studio and rapidly became involved in originating a new generation of Super and Megayachts ranging in size from 9-270m (30-886 ft), which gained increasing positive notoriety while exhibiting his work at the Monaco Yacht Show and other prestigious venues. Timothy will see the launch of a 90m Megayacht and a 50m Super Sail yacht later this year and says, “it is very rewarding to breathe life into these innovative projects which are ultimately positive reflections of each satisfied Owner”. Timothy Saunders Yacht Design LTD continues to evolve and develop multiple iconic custom Super and Megayacht projects for local and international clients.

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Stephen Cipes

Website: https://www.summerhill.bc.ca

Winner of the prestigious Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the man at “Canada’s most visited winery” seems more a spiritual visionary than Wall Street hard-nose.

When Stephen Cipes first visited the Okanagan in 1986, the New York developer believed he’d found unique conditions to produce “intensely flavoured small grapes”–the perfect base for sparkling wine. Cipes brought grape clones from France and “personally planted them on my hands and knees.”

Summerhill follows organic growing practices. No herbicides or pesticides “keeps the lake clean and our grapes don’t taste from the chemicals,” says Cipes. “These grapes are happy guys, they’re flourishing. Our wines are allowing nature to speak for herself.” Summerhill wines are regularly honoured in international competitions. “We’ve won gold medals in France and the trophy for Best Bottle Fermented Sparkling Wine in London, England!” he beams.

Philosophy of Business: “We love to be hosts. We want people to feel genuinely welcome in our home,” he says. “I try to empower my employees to exude that love. That’s ideal for what we do here. We’re welcoming people from around the world.” Cipes promotes from within and believes in being up-front. “I’m there for people,” he says. “I take phone calls. I put my money where my mouth is. I own the business in my own name and I put my name on the product.”

Philosophy of Life: “Be whole unto yourself at all times,” the winemaker advises. “Allow your grand self to come through in your regular self.”

Accomplishments: “My four sons are accomplished, fun-loving, warm-hearted people. That’s the best thing a dad could have.”

Advice for Entrepreneurs: “You can’t focus on the monetary or material result. Be a conduit and allow your vision, your dream to come through — and fortify it every day.” How? “By taking every possible step to achieve your goal — like making sure there is toilet paper in the washrooms, the music is playing, the bottles are dusted and the chef has had his hug.”

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Richard’s Items:

 

1.  JPMorgan becomes the first Wall Street bank to forecast a US recession following Trump’s tariffs
https://www.yahoo.com/news/finance/news/jpmorgan-becomes-the-first-wall-street-bank-to-forecast-a-us-recession-following-trumps-tariffs-222019272.html

 

 

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Anti-Trump protesters gather in Washington, other US cities

https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-opponents-ready-streets-nationwide-100206793.html

 

 

3. 4 space tourists splash down after traveling an orbit never attempted before 

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/04/science/spacex-fram2-mission-return-earth/index.html

 

 

4. Historic ocean liner off Florida’s Gulf Coast will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef

https://www.yahoo.com/news/historic-ocean-liner-off-floridas-040116707.html

 

 

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Georgia’s Items:

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Lamberts on USS UNITED STATES 1965

 

 

 

 

 

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Grand Staircase

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dining Area

 

 

 

 

 

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Deck Foyer

 

 

 

 

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Timothy’s Items:

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SS United States @ circa. 54% Potential Power…

 

 

 

 

2. William Francis Gibbs

William Francis Gibbs

 

 

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Grand daughter briefly talks about William Francis Gibbs obsession with SS United States
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15R5cRcH8R/

 

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SS United States – Cut-away

 

 

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SS United States – Deck Plans 1 of 2

 

 

 

 

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SS United States – Deck Plans 2 of 2

 

 

 

 

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SS United States – State of the Art / Nostalgia 

 

 

 

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SS United States – Maiden Voyage 25th June 1952

 

 

 

 

9.  SS United States takes Blue Ribband

 

 

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11. MY NEMESIS – Stabilized Monohull Concept – Blue Riband / Hales Trophy / TS Thesis + Final year project @ Coventry University / Industrial Design (Transportation) 

 

 

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RS EDENS – 1929 Vintage 52m Motoryacht Great Lakes Vessel / Conversion and Refit

 

 

 

 

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AQUIVA – 225m Floating Hotel Design / Concept

 

 

 

 

 

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TSYD 140m Mega-yacht / Concept

 

 

 

 

 

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50m Super Sail Yacht / Design

 

 

 

 

 

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54m Hybrid Superyacht / Concept

 

 

 

 

 

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90m Hybrid Mega-Yacht / Showcase

 

 

 

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Timothy Saunders Yacht Design

http://www.tsyd.com/

 

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