“The Conservancy could never have reached this momentous milestone without the lifeline provided by our supporters from across the country and around the world,” said Gibbs. “Thousands responded to our SOS last October and they refused to give up the fight for America’s Flagship.”
To facilitate the complex technical feasibility study and to ensure a smooth execution of the project, Crystal says it has appointed retired U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Tim Sullivan to build and lead a team with a wide range of cruise line technical, legal and regulatory expertise. With 36 years of active service, Admiral Sullivan has extensive experience in ship operations as a Commanding Officer of numerous Coast Guard cutters, and over the years has engaged in high level of interaction with a myriad of U.S. government agencies and international regulatory entities.
“Tim’s integrity and leadership will help ensure the feasibility study is conducted with appropriately wide consultation, and rigorous adherence to both safety and environmental awareness,” said Rodriguez.
The Conservancy says it will continue to expand its curatorial and archival collections as it advances its mission of educating the public about United States’ history. The organization says it will also work with Crystal to establish shipboard displays and other educational programs.
Planning is also underway for a land-based museum dedicated to preserving the legacy of America’s Flagship along with broader design, innovation, and discovery themes. The museum will feature a wide range of original artifacts and historic components from the ship’s heyday.
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