United States Lines: NNSBDD July-Aug 1951 Shipyard Bulletin for the Christening of the SSUS
An “OK” copy for the floating out ceremony and christening of the SSUS. Over 10 pages of photos and text … not including the 4 front and back cover shots. This describes the full ceremony and covers USL President John Franklin’s speech in detail. The covers have detached from the booklet itself, … but the info and photos are all there and in good condition, priced accordingly. General wear.
United States Lines: SSUS Return to Philly qty 5 8×10 Photos
Five nice 8 x10 photos of the SSUS upon her return to Phill almost 30 years ago! Perfect for framing!
United States Lines: SSUS Housekeeping Facts Sheet
Wonderful 2 page 8 1/2 x 14 legal sized fact sheet that was printed onboard to be given out to the curious passengers. Loaded with Ship Trivia: 21 different types of glasses were used onboard, average of 25 chairs reupholstered each voyage, 9100 square yards of carpeting onboard … and many more interesting tids n bits. These all show some aging and all came of the ship during the 1984 auction.
United States Line: SS United States by JMGraham.
SS United State as shown, this is probably the most extravagant book on the SSUS … and JM Graham’s final work before he passed away. A very well written book … in typical JMG style, you probably need a thesaurus nearby to get through the Shakespearean prose of his writing style! IMO, He was never an overly nice or approachable fella… but he was a good author for sure.
This book includes very nice fold out deck plans and quite a few “uncommon” photos. This was only available in a LARGE hardbound version and the printing and paper quality is exceptional. Overall, you will not be disappointed if you are a true lover of The Big U and crave every shred of information you can find. Great condition .. with a few cover edge bumps and scuffs.
United States Lines: Deposit envelope
One of the millions of paper items left onboard when she was laid up … this deposit envelope is practically brand new. The guards onboard in the USC years gave these to folks filled with little souvenirs, forms and whatever bits they could to get rid of them. I’m sure many of these found some new life when the ship went to Turkey/Ukraine.
United States Lines: A Lady in waiting DVD
Mark Perry;s extraordinary effort to tell the SSUS story and what the conservancy sought for her early in the C’s existence. Lots of good footage and interviews with past passengers etc. Well done with a few corny tongue n cheek moments.
United States Lines: VHS Dream to Reality
A very nice VHS (later DVD) video released by the Mariners Museum telling the early story of the ship with a nice focus on her building. If you still use a VHS player … this is a good copy for you!
United States Lines: SSUS Crew Pay off form
One of the 100’s of forms used on board the vessel … this one to track crew status and wages if dismissed, on sick leave etc. 1,000,000’s of these were left onboard after the auction and were probably carried off in Turkey as fire fodder.
United States Lines: SSUS Telegram sheet
Directly from the radio room … a blank pristine telegram sheet from the ship. The ships names is stamped in the upper corner. Make your own message.
United States Lines: SSUS Presents cardstock
Nice SSUS cardstock … these were used for presentations and events onboard. The print shop would have used this stock by the 1000’s on each voyage. Paper supplies like there were left onboard when the ship was mothballed and were auctioned off in 1984 … and practically given away after that as surplus. Brand new unfolded condition. I just love the RWB graphics and coloring.
United States Lines: By Their Works, Ye Shall Know Them: by FO Braynard
The story of the Gibbs brothers and their maritime portfolio. This was commissioned by Frederic Gibbs really as a tribute to his brother William Francis … and was written front to back by Frank Braynard. It covers all sorts of vessels passenger ships, Military vessels. Working vessels (like Fireboats and ice breakers) and on, and on, and on. Their work was prolific and incredible. A very good read .. this does not have a dust jacket … and I have never seen a copy with a dustjacket. There was only one printing … so this is a scarce book. VERY desirable and comprehensive.
United States Lines: SS US Shopping bag
Very nice RWB “Eagle” emblazoned plastic shipping bag from the onboard giftshops. These would have come off the ships with all sorts of souvenirs and gifts for the landlubbers. The don’t make heavy plastic bags like this anymore … in good condition.
United States Lines: The Big Ship BY Frank Braynard
This book was a labor of love for Frank … and certainly one of his best. WFG’s Brother Frederic was the force behind the book … and Frank took on the project whole heartedly. A plastic dust cover has be added over the original paper version that has some rips and tears … a true classic! A MUST read for any and every serious SSUS buff. The Best book ever … this covers her life till about 1979/80 when USC – Hadley purchased the ship.
United States Lines: SS United States America’s Greatest Ocean Liner By Miller
I’m glad to offer yet another copy of this great book! SS Unites States: The story of America’s Greatest Ocean Liner by Bill Miller. This is one of the best books ever written on the ship … and packed with great photos from her birth till her departure to Turkey in the early 1990’s. I can’t say enough about this book … truly one of Bill’s masterpieces! This copy is in great condition. An exceptional and essential reference book … grab a copy while you can, it is out of print. Please help save the SS United States @ www.savetheunitedstates.org.
United States Lines: USL Songbook
Nice little songbook for USL ships … back in the days when such events took place … today folks are drinking Starbucks and gambling their lives away. Excellent condition and covers over 50 tunes!
US Ships Bumpersticker
Interesting bumper sticker supporting US Shipping. Like New condition. They serve you and U.S.!
Cunard White Star: Diecut Coaster
Very interesting coaster for CWS … nice 2 funnel liner graphics. This is felted and die-cut. this has some small discoloration .. priced accordingly.
United States Lines: SSUS Manila Passport envelope
Very nice Passport envelope for the SSUS. Each of one of these is numbered and stamped SSUS. Like New condition … never used
United States Lines: USL Envelop w/ SS America funnel graphics.
Nice baggage tag and ticket envelopes for the USL passenger ships. These are almost brand new and just delightful .. of course all in R/W/B colored accents.
United States Lines: SSUS Velvet Wine List
Very nice red velvet covered wine list for the SSUS or possibly the America. The Beal eagle is featured on the cover in gold detail. A lovely item indeed with a Red, White and Blue tassel!
United States Lines: SSUS Mini Beal w/ Envelope
The smaller version of the Beal brochure announcing the ship’s July 3rd entry into service … these were sent out by the thousands. Includes many of the same colorful Beal renderings and general ship info. The envelope is split on the sides, but worth having!
United States Lines: SSUS Large Beal Brochure
Probably the best brochure for the mightly SSUS … was this one by Lester Beal. Everything about this brochure is awesome: Hight Quality Heavy textured stock, Lovely preliminary renderings of her interior and a centerfold starboard profile of the ship. Red white and Blue accents throughout .. and the renderings are in full color. One of my favorites … the Beal eagle on the cover is superb.
United States Lines: SSUS Ultimate deckplan
Te best all inclusive plan for the ship … this was done in the mid- later 60’s and covered all 3 classes in full color. Excellent condition and very desirable.
United States Lines: SSUS A look inside Blue cover
My favorite version of the famed cutaway for the Last American Flagship … suitable for framing! There is a 1″ seam separation on the last panel … but still a wonderful item.