The Crew of The SS United States

As this site is developed, we will continue to add personal commentary from the people that served duty on the SS United States, as well as those who helped build and maintain her.

If you were SSUS Crew and wish to "sign on" please forward us an email. Click on the NOTICE above to do so. It would be a pleasure to hear from you and share your story here.

If you know of a hand that helped build her or maintain her, please encourage them to come forward and share in their accomplishment.

Many passengers sailing the SS United States would be shocked if they knew the number of crew on board. We think of the ship as being a hotel with nearly 700 rooms. But it was also home for over a thousand crew members!

No wonder service, housekeeping and ops was so spectacular!

Where did they all live on board?

• Sports Deck.....24
• Sun Deck.........50
• Upper Deck.....74
• Main Deck.......64
• A Deck..........156
• B Deck..........413
• C Deck..........263
• D Deck............22

Total: 1,066

Who were they? Deck Stewards, Linen Keepers, Photographers, AB Seamen, Lookouts, Engineers, Station Cooks, Waiters, Firemen, Bartenders, Room Stewards, Wipers, Bakers, Elevator Operators, Chefs, Porters and many more.

All contributed to a service record that is the envy of world fleets.

Crew.................Passengers..............News Maker Headlines & News Articles

Pictured Above: An Official Notice, still posted near waiters quarters on B Deck -ME70522

Knowledge Builder: Engineers had quick secure access to Engine Rooms from their accommodations on the Sun Deck via forward and aft elevators # 7 and # 15.