Ren-Horng Wang

Activist, writer, filmmaker, pop scientist, and editor of The Lusitania Resource.

[Ren-Horng Wang @Aravantis]

Please sign the petition from the New York Coalition to Save the SS United States! https://t.co/fCdTHnKND1

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

Why is contacting your congressional representatives so important?

By contacting your congressional representative you are communicating that their constituents want something accomplished. Whether it’s passing the 250 America Maritime Heritage Act or simply a grievance about some other topic you can contact them. Thankfully with the internet YOU can! Congress has made it incredibly easy to locate who represents you and how to get in touch with them.

Call or email your congressional representatives and ask them to vote on our act when Congress comes back into session.

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[SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc @SSUSPF488]

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ANNOUNCEMENT

We proudly support this powerful video by Beyond Florida, which documents the historical loss of the SS United States and the urgent environmental threat posed by her proposed reefing in the Gulf of America.

This ship is not just steel—it’s a living symbol of American innovation and maritime legacy. The video highlights our foundation’s ongoing research and preservation efforts to keep her above water and out of ecological harm’s way.

Reefing the SS United States would not only erase history—it would release toxic materials into one of America’s most fragile marine ecosystems.

Watch. Share. Take a stand. Let’s protect our heritage and our waters—before it’s too late.

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[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

We do not give up easily. Work continues to preserve the SS United States for people across the world to learn from and experience. Visit our partners at the @SSUSPF488 SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc for additional details on the America 250 Heritage Act. https://t.co/Y3CeZlxzQ1

[SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc @SSUSPF488]

Today, the SS United States—the official flagship of the U.S. Merchant Marine—was deliberately decapitated. Her forward funnel, a six-story monument to American engineering, was severed and lowered onto a barge. Hours later, her radar mast—the vessel’s eyes and voice—was stripped away. This is not preservation. This is desecration.

She is not just a ship. She is the last, largest, and fastest American ocean liner ever built, owned, operated, and U.S. flagged. Her life has spanned 30% of our nation’s existence, bearing witness to generations of progress and patriotism. She is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP#99000609) and embodies a national legacy that should be celebrated—not dismantled.

Her destruction is not just unlawful—it is un-American. In a calculated move, they announced the demolition mere hours before action—dodging public backlash by design. Her iconic teardrop funnels, painted in red, white, and blue, weren’t just functional—they were a declaration. Whenever she entered port, they proclaimed: The United States is here. Today, they’ve been desecrated—not for the good of the nation, but for the 1% of the diving community, ignoring the voice of a nation calling for her preservation.

We celebrate the USCGC Eagle, a German-built war prize, as the pride of the Coast Guard—yet we condemn our own homegrown triumph. The SS United States seized the transatlantic speed record from Britain’s RMS Queen Mary, and that record still stands after 73 years. Her design wasn’t just aerodynamic—it was audacious. And today, her pride was cut down. During America’s 250th yearlong celebration, this act is more than tone-deaf. It is a travesty.

Okaloosa County, the SS United States Conservancy, and Coleen Marine have formed a triad of betrayal: Okaloosa County is the executioner—greenlighting this demolition. The Conservancy, charged with her protection, abandoned its duty. And Coleen Marine is the weapon—methodically stripping away her legacy, wire by wire, funnel by funnel.

Together, they threaten to reef America’s most iconic passenger vessel—trading national pride for scrap steel and silent seas. But this war on history will not go unanswered. Not with silence. But with the fire and fury of We the People. We call on the federal government to do what is right and just. To rise in this fight beside us. To exemplify the patriotism our forefathers held when they built this republic plank by plank, soul by soul.

We must push back against the tyranny of those who carry a false flag—who speak of stewardship while carving up our heritage in secrecy. Our history is not for sale. Our legacy is not negotiable. True patriotism is not a product of ease; it is born in resistance. It is when the odds tower high and the winds of injustice howl that love for country ignites. And today, that fire has begun to rage.

If we are to celebrate 250 years as a maritime nation, the erasure of our First Lady of the Seas cannot be an option. She must rise—not sink—as a beacon of the very spirit we honor. We’ve seen darker hours. In 1944, Americans stormed the beaches of Normandy under fire and flag. In 1987, a president dared tyranny to tear down a wall—and the world watched it crumble. So too will this injustice fall. The SS United States will endure. Because the tyranny of erasure cannot withstand the roar of a united people.

We are standing at a crossroads. When history asks where you stood—what will the answer be?

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[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

Today is unfortunately a sad day for preservation. @OkaloosaCounty and the SS United States Conservancy have not yet removed the first funnel as of the time of this post.

However this will most certainly not deter us from our mission of preservation. In fact we will NOT STOP advocating for this vessel’s preservation. Profit will not triumph over preservation. We continue to work, continue to post and continue to plan and continue to speak out, reach out and will not be stopped.

We will not go away. The funnels will be replaced. And we will fight until victory is claimed.

Support the Foundation. Support the Alliance. Support our 250 Maritime Heritage act to save this great vessel.

Your history is at risk of destruction for profit.

YOU STILL can say NO to Okaloosa County.

Join us in this movement to secure history for the future.

[SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc @SSUSPF488]

Join Us in Preserving Maritime History!

Join us on Sunday, May 18th, from 10 AM to 3 PM at 4601 Newgate Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224, as we advocate for our mission to save the SS UNITED STATES, Flagship of the U.S. Merchant Marine!

We'll be stationed in front of the historic SS John W. Brown Liberty Ship, where attendees will have exclusive access to both the John W. Brown and NS Savannah—two legendary merchant vessels that helped shape the future.

Come celebrate these icons of maritime history, share stories, and learn how you can get involved in preserving our First Lady of the Seas! Let's raise awareness and rally support to secure the future of the SS UNITED STATES!

📷 Visit us at: https://t.co/lZzbJvQ9BU

📷 Sign and share our petition: https://t.co/ad17K5fptQ

📷 Consider donating to our mission: https://t.co/PAs5c5OAiX

[TheLusitaniaResource @TheLusitaniaRes]

#imagineherhere #MobilizeMobileForTheSSUS #AlabamaForTheSSUS

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

The data is clear. Queen Mary is the ultimate example of preservation at work. Source CoStar and Get the Coast. #USA250 @SSUSC @Save_SS_US @SSUSPF488 @OkaloosaCounty There is no better option for tourism benefits for this ship. Sail To preservation! #stopthesink

[SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc @SSUSPF488]

Attention Patriots, Our Greatest Maritime & Technological Achievement & our U.S. Merchant Marine Flagship - SS United States needs Patriots like you to spread the word and join the fight! Okaloosa County, FL wishes to scuttle our Namesake and our last & largest American built Ocean liner in the Gulf of America on our Nation's 250th Birthday! This would be a travesty for our Nation's oldest Maritime establishment & "Fourth Arm of Defense" in times of war as well as put a stain on President Trumps Gulf of America declaration & State of the Union address to establish an "Office of Shipbuilding" at the White House. To every Patriot out there, it's time we Rise up and stop these Injustices of eradicating our Nations Heritage from the history books; our children should be able to experience history & not just read about it. Please sign & share our Petition &, if possible, get our letter to President Trump so he can Declare the SS United States a National Monument! please contact me regarding our foundations mission to save and preserve American Heritage from destruction. You can reach me at: [email protected] Thank you https://t.co/QWfzbU0JHW…… #PresidentTrump #ElonMusk #MelaniaTrump #RFKJr #karolineleavitt

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

#USA250 Good evening fellow preservationists. I have good news. Another organization has joined the fight to help save our beloved SS United States in addition to the NY Coalition @Save_SS_US there is also now the SS United States Preservation Foundation @SSUSPF488 they do not have a website yet but they do have twitter with a mission statement if you want to check them out. May they prove a great asset in our cause.

[SS United States Preservation Foundation Inc @SSUSPF488]

please contact me regarding our foundations mission to save and preserve American Heritage from destruction. You can reach me at: [email protected] Our Greatest Maritime & Technological Achievement & our U.S. Merchant Marine Flagship - SS United States needs Patriots like you to spread the word and join the fight! Okaloosa County, FL wishes to scuttle our Namesake and our last 7 largest American built Ocean liner in the Gulf of America on our Nation's 250th Birthday! This would be a travesty for our Nation's oldest Maritime establishment & "Fourth Arm of Defense" in times of war as well as put a stain on President Trumps Gulf of America declaration & State of the Union address to establish an "Office of Shipbuilding" at the White House. To every Patriot out there, it's time we Rise up and stop these Injustices of eradicating our Nations Heritage from the history books; our children should be able to experience history & not just read about it. Please sign & share our Petition & letter to President Trump to Declare the SS United States a National Monument! Thank you https://t.co/QWfzbU0JHW…

#PresidentTrump #ElonMusk #MelaniaTrump #RFKJr #karolineleavitt

[Ren-Horng Wang @Aravantis]

#日本 #氷川丸 #海王丸 #ユナイテッド・ステーツ #客船

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

#Japan #savessunitedstates #USA250 #LionFish

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

Why continue? That is a question that has been said in many a comment across the internet in regards to SSUS. "It's over." "Ship has sailed." "She was bought so there is no point." And of course the many other colorful versions in comment sections. But it is a legitimate point. "Why continue?" There is never only one reason in life, some find it their mission. Other do so because they have a passion for history. But here is my reason. SSUS is not just a ship, she is not just metal and paint. To me she is the ultimate expression of human ocean going travel. Hundreds of Ocean Liners have existed before her. And after all the pain sweat and tears of construction, all of the disasters and lives lost. She is the culmination of those lessons. Those who died horrific deaths would forever be remembered in her design because she was designed to never allow that to happen on that scale again. She was made to be safe, fast, comfortable and good looking too. The common immigrant and the President of the United States of America walked the same deck space. That what she is. The people's ship. No not just the people's ship. Humanity's ship. A ship that took all the lessons before her and all the death and sorrow from kingdoms amd nations both long gone and recent and listened. And she wears them well. I could go on but this is too long. That is what she means to me. Humanity's Ship.

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

Found this a few months back. It's a good listen and puts some of the emotions I felt personally into words. Credit to the artist who took the time to write and make the video. https://t.co/3u1fav6S6W

[Joan Mahon @YoMama523]

@SSUSAlliance Notre Dame burned badly in a fire?
Fixed
9/11 destoyed the Twin Towers?
Made into a memorial with a tower.
SS United States?
Deserves the same.
She is a beautiful legend and part of OUR history!

[Ren-Horng Wang @Aravantis]

America's greatest maritime achievement deserves to be saved! #savethessunitedstates #stopthesink #USA250

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

Keep spreading the word that the public is in disagreement! We will not allow our Maritime history to vanish! Preserve the SS United States! Say NO to reefing! #ShesaysNO #savessunitedstates #LionFish #USA250

[SS United States Alliance @SSUSAlliance]

At the time of posting the SS United States is here. It is time to share, share, share and get loud my friends. For the SSUS! The Big U! Ship of opportunity! First Lady of the Seas! Ship of Presidents!

Whatever you call her let's giver her our support!

[TheLusitaniaResource @TheLusitaniaRes]

Please take a moment to sign this petition to declare the SS United States a National Monument of Engineering. More signatures = this issue will be taken more seriously. And don't forget to write your elected officials, especially if you live in Florida! https://t.co/t1AtDuJh3y