46 years ago today. A menu series from a crossing of the Atlantic aboard the SS United States. Day 4

[A HERETIC I AM]

Day four, the second full day at sea. The days cruising would have taken us into the center of the North Atlantic. During this 24 hour period we would be as far from land as we would get. We passed the time by going to see a movie every day (I remember seeing "To Sir With Love" and "Day of the Triffids&quot , or swimming in the salt water pool below decks or just walking laps around the promenade deck. Lots of exploring and trying to stay out of trouble! Smooth sailing, as I recall.

Breakfast menu, Sunday, September 17, 1967


Lunch Menu, Sunday, September 17, 1967,

Front cover, The United States Capitol building, Washington DC.


Back cover, text & map describing the front cover.


Inside front, Dining recommendations.


Main menu.


Dinner Menu, Sunday, September 17, 1967

Front Cover, Independence Hall, Philadelphia.


Back Cover, text & map describing the front cover.


Inside front, Dining recommendations.


Main Menu.

[Adsos Letter]

1. Sauerkraut juice?

[A HERETIC I AM]

2. LOL....I noticed that as well!

"How about a nice, cool glass of fermented cabbage juice?"


Ummmm...can I just have apple instead?





NO!


(Probably lots of Germans on board!)

[Adsos Letter]

3. There is some seriouly lip-smacking chow on these menus!

We took a cruise on Princess a few years back, and the food was incredible. One thing the more expensive cruises know how to do is feed you. Still; the SS United States was in a class all its own, and that cruise must have made for some wonderful memories.

Some of the stuff on that breakfast menu...

[Submariner]

4. That menu needs Hawaiian Pizza to give it that International panache

because I'm not touching that broiled Kippered Herring or Steamed Salted Mackerel

[A HERETIC I AM]

5. There is fundamentally no difference between Broiled Kippered Herring on toast...

and a pizza with pineapple on it!


OK...maybe a little difference.

[longship]

6. IIRC, the SS United States had the Atlantic crossing record for decades.

It wasn't just an ocean liner; it was a hot rod. Alas, such things were not meant to last. It took huge resources to run that ship and the Boeing 707 made ocean liners obsolete, even in 1967.

The SS United States is still docked in New York City. The last I heard (a couple of years ago) an investor was trying to revive the old lady as a floating hotel.

A few years ago I spent a night on the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. It was pretty damned special. The food was quite wonderful and the stateroom was very nice. One could almost feel like one was crossing the ocean. Sadly, those times are gone. A tour of the ship was incredible, and well worth it.

Myself, I would have the lamb chop at breakfast, with fried eggs, boiled new potatoes, and very black coffee.

[A HERETIC I AM]

7. She is tied up in Philadelphia, and yes, still holds the Blue Riband.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Riband

I've been on the Mary as well and paid extra for the behind-the-scenes tour which takes you all the way down to the now cavernous boiler rooms. If memory serves, the self guided tour doesn't allow that much exploring.

There have been numerous buyers and attempts to renovate the United States, but unless the United States Conservancy is successful, she'll end up getting scrapped, I fear.

Here's a Google maps image of her at Pier 82 on the Delaware River in Philadelphia.

https://maps.google.com/maps?ll=39.917944,-75.136889&q=loc:39.917944,-75.136889&hl=en&t=h&z=15

You can clearly see her as you drive across the Walt Whitman bridge (I-76)

[longship]

8. I stand corrected.

I read a story about the prospects of reviving her. I just didn't get the city right. Mea culpa. Philie is a great city. Alas, my home town is Detroit.

I did take the deluxe tour of the Queen Mary and it was well worth it. The engine room part alone was worth the price. I ignored the "ghost" tour.

And the food was indeed wonderful, but pricey. Alas, when one books passage the food is included. That's why I like traveling via Amtrak with a Pullman compartment. Lots of wonderful food is included in the price. The closest thing to the SS United States one can get these days on land.

[greatauntoftriplets]

9. LOL. I Googled potatoes pont neuf...

and they're French fries! Probably less palatable to Republicans than freedom fries.

[Dennis Donovan]

10. I missed these from the first time around!

They deserve to be seen again! Kick!!