This model of SS United States became part of the Ocean Liner Photography collection on June 15, 2025, after the passing of a friend's father. Along with his collection of maritime books, the model was given to me to preserve and became a meaningful addition to my own collection. Although its maker, age and scale are unknown, the model represents one of the most important American ocean liners ever built and preserves another small connection to the people who have shared an interest in these great ships.

This collection preserves original paperwork and memorabilia from our honeymoon crossing aboard Queen Elizabeth 2 (Cunard), sailing from Southampton to New York on April 14–20, 1999. Voyage 1160 celebrated QE2’s 30th anniversary in service and formed the final transatlantic leg of her 1999 World Cruise.

This collection preserves the story of my friend, jazz musician Alan Rowe, through the original tickets, daily programs, menus and other memorabilia he saved from his September 10–15, 1964 transatlantic crossing aboard RMS Queen Mary (Cunard). Traveling Tourist Class from Southampton to New York, Alan was on his way to the United States after receiving a full scholarship to attend Berklee College of Music in Boston.