Inaugural presentation by Conservancy board member, Charles Anderson

UPDATE: The new date for “The Allowance List w/ Charles B. Anderson " is Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 7:00 PM EST . We hope you can join us for this special evening.

We are honored and excited to have Charles B. Anderson, Conservancy board member and son of Commodore John W. Anderson, join us for a special members event. Charles will be sharing his personal recollections on his father’s storied career at the helm of the SS United States through personal photos and stories.

Since its founding in 2009, the SS United States Conservancy has been educating the public about the ship's history, developing physical and digital exhibitions, planning a future museum, and expanding its curatorial and archival collections. The Conservancy's extensive holdings of artwork and artifacts showcase the extraordinary craftsmanship that made the SS United States a singular technological achievement and unique expression of mid-century modern design. Through acquiring, preserving, and displaying its curatorial collection, the Conservancy works to ensure that the history of the SS United States will endure and inspire for generations to come.

The Allowance List: A Curatorial Conversation Series will take members behind the scenes to gain insight into interesting (and sometimes surprising!) stories behind the objects in the Conservancy's collections and the fascinating personalities associated with the ship's history. Join us online for engaging presentations and discussions that promise to enrich your understanding of the historic legacy of the SS United States. Whether you have a direct and intimate connection with America's Flagship, or you are curious to discover what all the fuss is about, this series is sure to spark discussions and intrigue and inspire you.

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO MEMBERS OF THE SS UNITED STATES CONSERVANCY. TO BECOME A MEMBER, VISIT www.ssusc.org/donate.

ABOUT CHARLES B. ANDERSON

Charles B. Anderson comes from a family with long maritime traditions, including his grandfather, Captain Charles R. Beard, a steamboat pilot, and his father, Commodore John W. Anderson, the longest serving master of the SS United States (1952-1964). Charles has served on destroyers in the US Navy and currently holds the rank of Commander in the US Naval Reserve. Since 1998, he has been President of Skuld North America, the general US correspondents for Assuranceforeningen Skuld, a leading marine protection and indemnity underwriter based in Oslo, Norway. He was previously a partner in Holland & Knight, and was elected a Titulary Member of the Comite Maritime International in 1998. He is the co-author of Shipping and the Environment, published by Lloyd’s of London Press, now in its second edition. He received his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College, a master’ degree from Princeton University and his J.D. from Columbia Law School.